Some verbs can have more than one corresponding verb pattern and this can change the meaning of the second verb. In English, when two verbs are used together, the first verb dictates which form the second verb should take regardless of the tense of the first verb or the subject of the sentence. Watch out for the squirrels! It looks like we’ll need another contestant. I wanted you to keep winning for ever and ever. Wow! An opener for a tin can be useful in oh so many situations! And Mya, my oldest friend. It’s a tin opener! Look at that handle action! Helen with more than Mya! Well done! Here’s what you’ve won! I’d give you some points, but I don’t want you to win! And that brings us to the end of today’s Grammar Gameshow.
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As Mya just mentioned, we usually follow prepositions with ING verbs and not full or bare infinitives. After the preposition we use an ING verb. I believe without… Turn off the alarm before… I want to sit instead of … Here comes our third question! Look at these sentences and tell me what kind of verb pattern follows each one. Thirty points to you! No one likes an attention seeker Mya. Yes!.You know, I used to have a pet octopus. Wonderful to see you too Leslie! Wherever you are! Sorry Helen, I’m going to have to take away 10 points. When an adjective is followed by a verb, its form is usually a full infinitive – for example, it’s wonderful to see you! Aren’t adjectives always followed by an ING verb?
Happy, terrible and wonderful are all what types of word? How does this relate to verb patterns? Mya, I liked your finger thing there, and Helen – oh, good moves! Have two points each. Why to dance, of course! Alright, not bad. Like calling my ex- at 4am … Well done! But, if you want any points, you’ll have to fulfil your promise. These are called verb patterns.Ī pattern is something that repeats itself over and over again. Finally, some verbs, such as enjoy and can’t help, are followed by an ING form. Some verbs, such as would like and intend, are followed by a full infinitive. Some verbs, such as modal verbs like can and must, are followed by a bare infinitive. Listen to each of these sentences and tell me what form the verb ‘dance’ takes in each one. Let’s get going and don’t forget you can play along at home too.
Wow, we’ve never had a contestant on for so long…we’re all starting to get a little bit sick of your face! Ok. Verb patterns – when two verbs are used together in English, which forms do they take? Tonight we’re going to be asking 3 questions about… Hello and welcome to today’s Grammar Gameshow! I’m your host, Will! – at least, if I’m able to! And of course, let’s not forget Leslie, our all-knowing voice in the sky. English at Work (intermediate) Business.
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