expect beg mean (= intend) would prefer would hate These verbs are followed by to... (infinitive). The structure can be:
verb + to ... * We expected to be late. * Would you like to go now? * He doesn't want to know.
or verb + object + to... * We expected Tom to be late. * Would you like me to go now? * He doesn't want anybody to know.
Be careful with want. Do not say 'want that...': * Do you want me to come with you? (not 'Do you want that I come')
After help you can use the infinitive with or without to. So you can say: * Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move this table?
B. tell remind force enable teach order warn invite persuade get (= persuade, arrange for)
These verbs have the structure verb + object + to ... : * Can you remind me to phone Ann tomorrow? * Who taught you to drive? * I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. * Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it.
In the next example, the verb is passive (was warned): * I was warned not to touch the switch.
Note that you cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to ... * Jane suggested that I should buy a car. (not 'Jane suggested me to buy') C. advise recommend encourage allow permit forbid There are two possible structures after these verbs. Compare: verb + ~ing (without an object) * I wouldn't recommend staying in that hotel. * She doesn't allow smoking in the house.
verb + object + to... * I wouldn't recommend anybody to stay in that hotel. * She doesn't allow us to smoke in the house.
Compare these examples with (be) allowed (passive): * Smoking isn't allowed in the house. * We aren't allowed to smoke in the house.
D. Make and let
These verbs have the structure verb + object + infinitive (without to): * The customs officer made Sally open her case. (not 'to open') * Hot weather makes me feel tired. (= causes me to feel tired) * Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. (= wouldn't allow her to go out) * Let me carry your bag for you. We say 'make somebody do...' (not 'to do'), but the passive is '(be) made to do ...(infinitive with to): * Sally was made to open her case (by the customs officer).
I. Complete the questions, Use do you want me to...? or would you like me to...? with one of these verbs (+ any other necessary words):
come lend repeat show shut wait
1. Have you got enough money or do you want _________? 2. Shall I leave the window open or would you __________? 3. Do you know how to use the machine or would ________? 4. Did you hear what I said or do ________? 5. Can I go now or do _________?
II. Put the verb in the right form: ~ing or infinitive (with or without to).
1. I've never been to Iceland but I'd like _______ there. (go) 2. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me _______? (do) 3. She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me ______ it. (read) 4. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed _______ (go) 5. Where would you recommend me _________ for my holidays? (go)
Julia: I'm so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do? Nancy: I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home. Maybe I'll watch a few DVDs. What about you? Any plans? Julia: Yeah, I'm going to relax at the beach with my cousin for a couple of weeks. We're going to go surfing every day. Nancy: Sounds like fun. Julia: Say, why don't you come with us? Nancy: Do you mean it? I'd love to! I'll bring my surfboard!
1. Have you thought about your next vacation? 2. How are you going to spend your next vacation? 3. Where are you going to go? 4. When are you going to take you vacation? 5. Is anyone going to travel with you?
