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VERB FORM
PREPOSITON + GERUND
in at about on (a) Alice is interested in reading books.
to with without by (b) I’m not used to living here.
of from for (c) I stopped the child from running into the street
VERB + GERUND
admit appreciate avoid (a) Joe quit smoking.
consider discuss deny (b) Would you mind opening the door? Thanks.
delay enjoy finish (c) I appreciate being able to study in peace and quiet.
keep mention mind
miss postpone practice
quit recall resist
risk suggest

GO + GERUND
go bird-watching go boating go bowling (a) Did you go shopping this morning?
go camping go dancing go fishing (b) We went fishing yesterday.
go hiking go hunting go jogging
go mountain climbing go running go sailing
go shopping go swimming
SPECIAL EXPRESSION + GERUND
can’t help it’s worth (a) We had fun playing football together.
it’s no use it’s no good it’s useless (b) I waste a lot of time watching TV.
be busy (with) there’s no point (in) have fun (c) I can’t help thinking he’s still alive.
have a good time have trouble/difficulty
spend time/money waste time/money

VERB + INFINITIVE
hope to plan to decide to (a) I hope to see you again soon.
promise to agree to offer to (b) He promised not to be late again.
refuse to seem to appear to
pretend to expect to would like to
want to need to

VERB + (PRO)NOUN + INFINITIVE

tell someone to remind someone to (c) Mr. Lee told me to be here at ten o’clock.
invite someone to want someone to (d) The police ordered the driver to stop.
warn someone to require someone to
order someone to force someone to
ask someone to expect someone to
would like someone to need someone to

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VERB + GERUND OR INFINITIVE (WITH NO DIFFERENCE IN MEANING)
begin like hate start love (a) It began to rain. / It began raining.
can’t bear can’t stand continue (b) He started to work. / He started working.
prefer* (c) It was beginning to rain.

VERB + GERUND OR INFINITIVE (WITH A DIFFERENCE IN MEANING)

stop (a) Noisy! Please stop talking!
(b) I want to tell you something, please stop to talk.
remember (c) I remember seeing him some where yesterday.
(d) Remember to see him for an important appointment.
forget (e) I’ll never forget seeing you for the first time.
(f) I forgot to call you last night as I’d promised, so sorry!
try (g) It’s hot, so I try opening the window but it’s still hot.
(h) I’m trying to study English.
mean (i) Failure means having to learn one more year.
(j) He means to study abroad next year.
regret (k) I regret lending him money. He never paid me back.
(l) I regret to tell you that you failed the exam.
VERB + GERUND OR INFINITIVE (WITH VARIOUS USAGE)
Permit Forbid (a) My parents don’t allow going out at night.
Allow Advise + V-ing (b) My parents don’t allow me to go out at night.
Encourage Recommend + someone + To-V

prefer + V-ing + to + V-ing (c) She prefers reading books to watching movies.
prefer + to-V + (rather) than + to-V (d) She prefers to stay at home (rather) than to go out.

USING VERBS OF PERCEPTION

see look at hear feel
smell notice observer watch
listen to
+ someone + V (The action is completed) (a) I heard My Tam sing at a concert last night.
+ someone + V-ing (The action is still happening) (b) When I walked into the house, I heard her singing in
the shower.

USING LET, HELP, MAKE

let + someone + V (bare infinitive) (a) My father lets me drive his car.
help + someone + V (bare infinitive) (b) My bother helped me wash/ to wash my car.
help + someone + to-V

make + someone + V (bare infinitive) (c) I made my brother carry my suitcase.

have + someone + V (bare infinitive) (d) I had my brother carry my suitcase.
get+ someone + to- V (bare infinitive) (e) I got my brother to carry my suitcase.

PASSIVE VOICE
passive voice + To-infinitive (a) I am not allowed to go out at night.
(b) The students were made to do a lot of homework.
have/get + someone/something + V3/V-ed (c) I had/got my suitcase carried by my brother.
need + To-infinitive (active) (d) We need to go now.
need + V-ing (passive) SUBJECT-THINGS (e) The dirty room needs cleaning.

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EXERCISE
1. Alice didn’t expect (ask) ___________ you (answer) _____________ her like this.
2. I’m not accustomed to (drink) _____________ coffee with my meal.
3. I’ll help you with your homework as soon as I finish (wash) _________________ the dishes.
4. She took a deep breath (relax) _______________ herself before she got up to give her speech.
5. I’m prepared (answer) _________________ any question that might be asked during my job interview tomorrow.
6. Mathew left without (say) ________________ a word.
7. Don’t keep (beat) _________________your head against a brick wall.
8. His (be, not) ________________ able to come is disappointing.
9. I hope (visit) ______________ Hue for the upcoming summer vacation.
10. We are very pleased (accept) ________________ your invitation.
11. I have considered (get) ________________ a part time job (help) ____________ pay for my school expenses.
12. It is exciting (travel) ______________ to faraway places and (leave) ____________ one’s daily routine behind.
13. (Help) _________ the disadvantaged children to learn how to read was a rewarding experience.
14. I can’t help (wonder) ____________________ why Larry did such a foolish thing.
15. (Live) _____________ in a city has certain advantages.
16. Keep on (do) _____________ whatever you were doing. I did not mean (interrupt) ___________ you.
17. It is very kind of you (take) ______________ care of that problem for me.
18. She opened the window (let) ___________ some fresh air (come) __________ into the room.
19. They agreed (cooperate) ________________ with us to the fullest extent.
20. Jack wastes a lot of time (hang) _______________ out with his friends on street corners.
21. Did you remember (turn) ________________ in your homework?
22. I don’t remember ever (hear) ______________ that story before.
23. Does your son regret (leaving) ______________ home and (go) _____________ to a foreign country (study) _________?
24. I appreciate your (ask) _______________ my opinion on the matter.
25. You should stop (drive) _______________ if you get sleepy. It’s dangerous (drive) _________ when you are not alert.
26. I have trouble (fall) _______________ asleep at night.
27. After driving for three hours, we stopped (get) ______________ something to eat.
28. Please forgive me for (be, not) __________________ here to help you yesterday.
29. Do you hear someone (call) ______________ for help? – I do.
30. I saw him (go) __________ out with another one last night.
31. It was a hot day and the work was hard. I could feel sweat (trickle) ____________ down my back.
32. It is foolish (ignore) _____________ physical ailments.
33. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him (drink) _____________.
34. My cousins helped me (move) ____________ into my new apartment.
35. I was tired, so I just watched them (play) ______________ volleyball instead of (join) _____________ them.
36. It you hear the news, I want you (tell) ____________ me immediately.
37. Let’s (have) ______________ Ron and Maureen (join) _____________ us for dinner.
38. I was getting sleepy, so I had my friend (drive) _______________ the car.
39. Emily stopped her car (let) ____________ a black cat (run) ___________ across the street.
40. He’s a terrific player. Did you see him (make) _______________ that goal?

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41. I make him………………………… (go).
42. I let him…………………….. (go).

43. He avoids…………………………. (meet) me

44. The shoes are too big for me _________ (wear).
45. She advised _________ until tomorrow. (wait)
46. He has decided ________ on Sunday morning. (leave)
47. The doctor told me _______ these pills. (take)
48. I promise ________ late again. ( not be)

49. She __________ (appear) to be asleep.

50. We should avoid ……………………….. (play) with him.

51. We agree…………………………… (start) early

52. She allowed me………………………... (use) her car

53. Did your parents permit (go)--------------------(swim)---------------- yesterday, Minh?

There's no point in (advise)-----------------him (give)-----------------up (smoke)---------------.
I cannot stand (live)----------------- with him. He is a rude husband.
They objected to (build)--------------------- a cement factory here due to environment pollution..
You should not (stay)-------------------- up late as it is not good for your health.
People are not allowed (wear)------------------------ their shoes in this laboratory.

1) I can't imagine Peter (go) by bike. 1) We decided (buy) a new car.

2) He agreed (buy) a new car. 2) They've got some work (do).

3) The question is easy (answer). 3) Peter gave up (smoke) .

4) The man asked me how (get) to the

4) He'd like (fly) an aeroplane.
airport.

5) I look forward to (see) you at the

5) I enjoy (write) picture postcards.
weekend.

6) Do you know what (do) if there's a fire in the

6) Are you thinking of (visit) London?
shop?

7) We decided (run) through the forest. 7) Avoid (make) silly mistakes.

8) The teacher expected

8) My parents wanted me (be) home at 11 o'clock.
Sarah (study) hard.

9) She doesn't mind (work) the night shift. 9) I dream about (build) a big house.

10) I learned (ride) the bike at the age of 5. 10) I'm hoping (see) Lisa.

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