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Verb Pattern

The document explains verb patterns, which describe how verbs combine with other words in sentences. It highlights that different verbs follow specific patterns, including combinations with prepositions and gerunds or infinitives. Examples illustrate the usage of verbs with both -ing forms and to + infinitive without changing the meaning.

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Verb Pattern

The document explains verb patterns, which describe how verbs combine with other words in sentences. It highlights that different verbs follow specific patterns, including combinations with prepositions and gerunds or infinitives. Examples illustrate the usage of verbs with both -ing forms and to + infinitive without changing the meaning.

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Verb pattern

A verb pattern refers to the way verbs are used in a sentence and how they combine with other words. (Like
objects complements, or other verbs) to from a correct structure.
Different verbs follow different patterns. And these patterns determine how verbs interact with other words.

Verb + Preposition + Ing

Example: They insisted on paying the bill.


He apologized for begin late.
She dreams of becoming an actress.

Verb + Ing Or to infinitive

Some verbs are followed by-Ing form (gerunds) . while others are followed by to + infinitive.
The verb can be followed by either Ing or to infinitive without a change meaning.
Example: It began raining. / It began to rain.
It started raining. / It started to rain.
He continued working. / He continued to work.
She likes painting. / She likes to paint.
They prefer walking. / They prefer to walk.
We love traveling. / We love to travel.
I fear losing my key. / I fear to lose my key.

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