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Verb patterns U7
Complete First: U7 verb patterns
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| We use the infinitive | To say why we do something or why something exists |
| We use the infinitive | After TOO and ENOUGH |
| We use the infinitive | After these verbs: AGREE, APPEAR, ASK, ARRANGE, DECIDE, EXPECT, HESITATE, FAIL, HELP, PROMISE |
| The negative infinitive is formed | By placing NOT before the infinitive ("To be or not to be?" |
| The verb + -ing is used | After prepositions |
| The verb + -ing is used | As subjects (podměty) or objects (předměty) of a verb |
| The verb + -ing is used | After these verbs: ADMIT, ENJOY, FINISH, POSTPONE, INVOLVE, MIND, RISK, SUGGEST |
| The verb + -ing is used | After these expressions: it´s no good, it´s not worth, it´s no use, it´s a waste of time, spend time, can´t help |
| The negative gerund is formed | By placing NOT before the verb + -ing |