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Lesson 19 --- VERB + TO
Lesson19: VERB + TO
 
Verb + to... (decide to do/forget to do etc.)

A. offer  decide  hope  deserve  attempt  promise  agree  plan  aim  afford manage  threaten  refuse arrange  learn  forget  fail


If these verbs are followed by another verb, the structure is usually verb + to ...
(infinitive):


* It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home.
* Simon was in a difficult situation, so I agreed to lend him some money.
* How old were you when you learned to drive? (or 'learned how to drive')
* I waved to Karen but failed to attract her attention.
        

  Note these examples with the negative not to
* We decided not to go out because of the weather:
* I promised not to be late.


With many verbs you cannot normally use to... For example, enjoy/think/suggest:
* I enjoy dancing. (not 'enjoy to dance')
* Ian suggested going to the cinema. (not 'suggested to go')
* Are you thinking of buying a car? (not 'thinking to buy')


Examples:

1. It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home.
2. Simon was in difficult situation, so I agreed to lend him some money.
3. I promised not to be late.
4. I waved to Karen but failed to attract her attention.
5. We decided to go out because of the weather.


Exercise 1:

Complete the sentences for each situation.

  1. Shall we get married? Yes, let's.
They decided _to get married._


  2. Please help me. OK.
She agreed ---


  3. Can I carry your bag for you? No, thanks. I can manage.
He offered ---


  4. Let's meet at 8 o'clock. OK, fine.
They arranged ---


  5. What's your name? I'm not going to tell you.
  She refused ---


Exercise 2:

Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.

  1. Don't forget to post the letter I gave you.
  2. There was a lot of traffic but we managed --- to the airport in time.
  3. Jill has decided not --- a car.
  4. We've got a new computer in our office. I haven't learned --- it yet.
  5. I wonder where Sue is. She promised not late.
 

Alex: So what are your plans after graduation, Susan?
Susan: Well, I've saved some money, and I think I뭗 really like to travel.
Alex: Lucky you. That sounds exciting!
Susan: Yeah. Then I plan to get a job and my own apartment.
Alex: Oh, you're not going to live at home?
Susan: No, I don't want to live with my parents ? not after I start to work.
Alex: I know what you mean.
Susan: What about you, Alex? Any plans yet?
Alex: I'm going to get a job and live at home.
I'm broke, and I want to pay off my student loan!
  1. Do you plan to study here again next year?
  2. What other languages would you like to learn?
  3. Do you want to get a new job in a few years?
  4. What kind of future do you hope to have?
  5. What countries would you like to visit? Why?

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