[Unit 8A] Verb patterns, pt 2 (preposition 'to') Flashcards
I object / be treated this way!
/əbˈdʒekt/
I object to being treated this way!
I look forward / meet you next week.
I look forward to meeting you next week.
She admitted / make a mistake in the report.
She admitted to making a mistake in the report.
He confessed / steal cookies when he was a child.
/kənˈfes/
He confessed to stealing cookies when he was a child.
After living in the city, I am used / hear noise all the time.
/ˈjuːst tə/
After living in the city, I am used to hearing noise all the time.
The company is committed / reduce their carbon footprint.
/kəˈmɪtɪd/
The company is committed to reducing their carbon footprint.
Many parents are opposed / allow smartphones in the classroom.
/əˈpəʊzd/
Many parents are opposed to allowing smartphones in the classroom.
We may have to resort / use backup generators if the power goes out.
/rɪˈzɔːt/
We may have to resort to using backup generators if the power goes out.
I finally got around / organize my desk.
I finally got around to organizing my desk.
He dedicated his life / help the poor.
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/
He dedicated his life to helping the poor.
[Reformulate]
A: We plan to turn your office into a break room.
B: Actually, I don’t want to move all my files out. I still need them daily.
Use this word: OBJECT
Actually, I object to moving all my files out. I still need them daily.
[Reformulate]
A: Hey, are you excited about the trip next week?
B: Definitely! I can’t wait to explore the city and try new foods.
Use this word: FORWARD
Definitely! I look forward to exploring the city and trying new foods.
or: I’m looking forward to
[Reformulate]
A: So, who broke the coffee machine?
B: I did press the wrong button, but I didn’t expect it to explode!
Use this word: ADMIT
I’ll admit to pressing the wrong button, but I didn’t expect it to explode!
or: I admit to…
[Reformulate]
A: Did someone eat my leftover pizza?
B: Fine, it was me who took it—it just looked so good!
Use this word: CONFESS
Fine, I confess to taking it—it just looked so good!
[Reformulate]
A: It’s so noisy here. How do you cope?
B: I’ve been working in loud environments for ages. I hardly notice the noise anymore.
Use this word: USED
I’m used to working in loud environments. I hardly notice the noise anymore.
[Reformulate]
A: Are you really staying late every night to finish the project?
B: Yes, I intend to meet this deadline, no matter what.
Use this word: COMMITTED
Yes, I’m committed to meeting this deadline, no matter what.
[Reformulate]
A: Let’s make everyone work weekends.
B: I don’t think it’s a good idea to make people come in on Saturdays. That’s too much.
Use this word: OPPOSED
I’m opposed to making people come in on Saturdays.
[Reformulate]
A: I can’t believe our internet is down again.
B: I know! The only option might be to use mobile data until it’s fixed.
Use this word: RESORT
I know! We might have to resort to using mobile data until it’s fixed.
[Reformulate]A: Did you ever finish painting the guest room?
B: No, I haven’t had the time to do it yet. Work has been too hectic.
Use this word: AROUND
No, I haven’t gotten around to doing it yet. Work has been too hectic.
[Reformulate]
A: How did you manage to learn four languages?
B: I just made it a point to study a little bit each day, without fail.
Use this word: DEDICATED
I just dedicated myself to studying a little bit each day, without fail.
