Verb (+ object) + to

Question 1

These (request) verbs are followed by to… (infinitive). The structure can be Verb** + **to be** or **Verb** + **Object** + **to…

W__t / b_g / a_k/ would l_k_ / he_p / would pre__r / exp__t / me_n (intend)

Answer 1

These (request) verbs are followed by to… (infinitive). The structure can be Verb + to be or Verb + Object + to…

Want / beg / ask/ would like / help / would prefer / expect / mean (intend)

We expected to be late vs. We expected Dan to be late.

Would you like to go now vs Would you like me to go now.

He doesn’t want to know vs. He doesn’t want anybody to know.

Do not say “what that”:

Do you want me to come with you? Not Do you want that I come.

Question 2

These (incentive) verbs have the structure verb** + **Object** + **to…

Te_l / Ord_r / Rem__d / Inv__e / Enc__rag_ / Pers__de / T__ch / Ena_b__ / G_t _{(persuade/arrange for)}

Answer 2

These (incentive) verbs have the structure verb + Object + to…

Tell / Order / Remind / Invite / Encourage / Persuade / Teach / Enable / Get _{(persuade/arrange for)}

Can you remind me to call Ann tomorrow?

Jim said the swithwas dangerous and warned me not to touch.

Passive is also possible is this way:

I was warned not to touch the switch.

You cannot use suggest with this structure:

Jane suggest that I ask you for advice. (not Jane suggested me to ask).

Question 3

After adv__e and allow, two structures are possible: Verb** + **-ing and Verb + Object + to…

Answer 3

After adv__e and allow, two stucures are possible: Verb** + **-ing and Verb** + **Object** + **to…

I wouldn’t advise staying in that hotel vs. I wouldn’t advise anybody to stay in that hotel.

They don’t allow parking here vs. They don’t allow people to park here.

Passive is also possible:

Park_ing isn’t allowed_ here vs. You aren’t allowed to park here.

Question 4

Make and let have the structure verb** + **ob___** + **base form (do/open/feel, etc.)

Answer 4

Make and let have the structure verb** + **object** + **base form (do/open/feel, etc.).

I made him promise that he wouldn’t tell anybody what happened. (not to promise)

Hot weather makes me feel tire. (= 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 to” (not to do), but the passive is “(be) made to do (with to):

We were made to wait for two hours. (= They made us wait)

Question 5

Do you want to go alone, or do you _____ (come) with you?

Answer 5

Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you? _{(asking verb, <em>verb+ob+to, not that I come</em>)}

Question 6

Dou you have enough money, or do you want _____ (lend) some?

Answer 6

Dou you have enough money, or do you want me to lend you some (lend) some?_{(asking verb,verb+ob+to, not that I lend you)}

Question 7

Should I leave the windows open, or would you like _____ (shut) it?

Answer 7

Should I leave the windows open, or would you like me to shut it? _{(asking verb,verb+ob+to, not that I shut)}

Question 8

Her: “Lock the door.” Him: “OK.” She told _____.

Answer 8

Her: “Lock the door.” Him: “OK.” She told him to lock the door. _{(incentive verb, <em>Verb + Object + to</em>)}

Question 9

Them: “Why don’t you stay with us for a few days?” Her: “That would be nice.” They invited ____\_.

Answer 9

Them: “Why don’t you stay with us for a few days?” Her: “That would be nice.” They invited her to stay with them for a few days. _{(incentive verb, <em>Verb + Object + To</em>)}

Question 10

Him: “Can I use your phone?” Her: “No!” She wouldn’t let _____.

Answer 10

Him: “Can I use your phone?” Her: “No!” She wouldn’t let him use her phone. _{(let = Verb + object + base form)}

Question 11

He looks older when he wears glasses. Glasses make _____ older.

Answer 11

He looks older when he wears glasses. Glasses make him look older._ (made = Verb + object + base form)_

Question 12

My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use/using his car.

Answer 12

My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use/using his car. _{(<em><strong>-ing</strong></em> or <em><strong>to…</strong></em> are possible with advise/allow)}

Question 13

I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect it to rain/raining.

Answer 13

I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect it to rain/raining. _{(“asking” verb)}

Question 14

Don’t stop him from doing what he wants. Let him/to him do what he wants.

Answer 14

Don’t stop him from doing what he wants. Let him do what he wants.

Question 15

I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’d like going/to go there.

Answer 15

I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’d like to go there.

Question 16

I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me doing/to do?

Answer 16

I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me to do?

Question 17

The movie was very sad. It made me to cry/cry/crying.

Answer 17

The movie was very sad. It made me cry.

Question 18

Lauren’s parents always encouraged her studying/to study hard at school.

Answer 18

Lauren’s parents always encouraged her to study hard at school.

Question 19

I wouldn’t advise eating/to eat at that restaurant. The food is terrible.

Answer 19

I wouldn’t advise eating/to eat at that restaurant. The food is terrible. _{(Both are possible with advise)}

Question 20

We are not allowed making/to make personnal phone calls at work.

Answer 20

We are not allowed making/to make personnal phone calls at work. _{(Both are possible with allow)}

Question 21

“I don’t think Alex likes me. “ “What makes you think/to think/thinking that?”

Answer 21

“I don’t think Alex likes me.” “What makes you think/to think/thinking that?”