Mastering Verb Patterns: Check & Test

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Mastering Verb Patterns: Check & Test

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to recognise different verb patterns, choose the correct form, and create your own sentences.

What do you already know about verb patterns?

Verb Pattern Cheat Sheet

• verb + to-infinitive • verb + object + to-infinitive • verb + -ing • modal verb + infinitive (no 'to') • verb + object + infinitive

decide to study | enjoy playing | must finish | let them go | encourage her to try

Examples

Common Patterns

She should study harder.

A

verb + -ing

B

verb + to-infinitive

C

modal verb + infinitive

D

Answer D

He enjoys playing football.

A

verb + -ing

B

verb + to-infinitive

C

modal verb + infinitive

D

Answer D

She hopes ______ (win).

A

win

B

to win

C

won

D

winning

Creative Challenge

your own sentence using: verb + to-infinitive. Example: I want to learn morWrite e.

You should stop (smoke), it's not good for your health.

Write one sentence use verb + -ing form

We intend (go) to the countryside this weekend.

Write one sentence use verb+ to infinitive.

He's amazing, he can (speak) five languages, including Chinese.

Write one sentence use a modal verb