Verb patterns Flashcards

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What verb form follows ‘Consent’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She consented to the proposal.

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What verb form follows ‘Involve’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: The project involves working with different teams.

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What verb form follows ‘Expect’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I expect to receive a response by tomorrow.

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What verb form follows ‘Practise’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: It’s important to practise speaking English regularly.

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What verb form follows ‘Consider’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: We should consider investing in renewable energy.

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What verb form follows ‘Allow (pasivo)’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: Pets are allowed to enter the park.

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What verb form follows ‘Swear’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: He swore to keep the secret.

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What verb form follows ‘Remind’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I reminded him to submit the report on time.

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What verb form follows ‘Order’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The teacher ordered the students to sit quietly.

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What verb form follows ‘Would like’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I would like you to meet my family.

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What verb form follows ‘Advise’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: She advised waiting for a better opportunity.

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What verb form follows ‘Tend’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She tends to take on too many responsibilities.

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What verb form follows ‘Make’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: She made her son to apologize for his behavior.

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What verb form follows ‘Need’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: We all need to contribute to the project.

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What verb form follows ‘Invite’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: They invited us to join them for dinner.

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What verb form follows ‘Understand’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I understand needing some time to think about it.

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What verb form follows ‘Wait’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: We’ll have to wait to see the final results.

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What verb form follows ‘Agree’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She agreed to help with the project.

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What verb form follows ‘Teach’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: My mother taught me to always be honest.

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What verb form follows ‘Suggest’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Can you suggest improving the current process?

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What verb form follows ‘Help’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: Can you help him to set up the equipment?

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What verb form follows ‘Complete’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Please complete filling out the form.

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What verb form follows ‘Carry on’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Carry on working while I’m away.

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What verb form follows ‘Demand’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: The workers demanded to be paid overtime.

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What verb form follows ‘Mention’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: She mentioned visiting the museum.

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What verb form follows ‘Imagine’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Imagine traveling the world without any restrictions.

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What verb form follows ‘Claim’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: He claimed to have seen a UFO.

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What verb form follows ‘Cause’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The storm caused the event to be canceled.

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What verb form follows ‘Promise’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: He promised to finish the project on time.

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What verb form follows ‘Permit’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The sign permits visitors to enter the premises.

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What verb form follows ‘Start’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: Let’s start working on the new project.

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What verb form follows ‘Allow’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: The teacher allows using calculators in class.

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What verb form follows ‘Enable’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The new technology enables users to perform tasks more efficiently.

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What verb form follows ‘Hesitate’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

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What verb form follows ‘Mean’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: What does this word mean to you?

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What verb form follows ‘Fail’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I don’t want to fail to achieve my goals.

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What verb form follows ‘Delay’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: The traffic delay prevented me from arriving on time.

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What verb form follows ‘Need’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I need my assistant to proofread this document.

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What verb form follows ‘Postpone’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: We had to postpone the meeting until next week.

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What verb form follows ‘Arrange’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: We need to arrange to meet next week.

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What verb form follows ‘Avoid’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I try to avoid eating too much sugar.

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What verb form follows ‘Deserve’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: You deserve to be happy.

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What verb form follows ‘Recall’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I recall meeting him at the conference.

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What verb form follows ‘Beg’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She begged to be given another chance.

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What verb form follows ‘Enjoy’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: We enjoy exploring new places.

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What verb form follows ‘Prepare’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I need to prepare to give a presentation.

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What verb form follows ‘Plan’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: We plan to launch the new product next month.

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What verb form follows ‘Advise’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: She advised me to start saving for retirement.

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What verb form follows ‘Refuse’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She refused to participate in the competition.

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What verb form follows ‘Miss’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I miss spending time with my family.

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What verb form follows ‘Manage’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She manages to balance work and family life.

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What verb form follows ‘Threaten’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: He threatened to quit if his demands weren’t met.

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What verb form follows ‘Pretend’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: Children often pretend to be superheroes.

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What verb form follows ‘Encourage’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I encourage my team to take on new challenges.

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What verb form follows ‘Tell’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: She told her children to finish their homework before playing.

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What verb form follows ‘Decide’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: We decided to go on a spontaneous road trip.

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What verb form follows ‘Mind’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Do you mind helping me with this task?

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What verb form follows ‘Afford’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I can’t afford to buy a new car right now.

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What verb form follows ‘Put off’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Don’t put off studying until the last minute.

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What verb form follows ‘Adore’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: They adore spending time together.

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What verb form follows ‘Risk’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: She risks losing her job if she continues to be late.

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What verb form follows ‘Discuss’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: We need to discuss solving this issue.

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What verb form follows ‘Warn’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: He warned his friends not to trust strangers.

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What verb form follows ‘Seem’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: The situation seems to be improving.

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What verb form follows ‘Appear’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: The stars appear to shine brighter at night.

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What verb form follows ‘Persuade’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: She persuaded me to join the gym with her.

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What verb form follows ‘Intend’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I intend to finish the course by next month.

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What verb form follows ‘Would like to’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I would like to invite you to the party.

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What verb form follows ‘Expect’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: We expect our employees to meet deadlines.

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What verb form follows ‘Force’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The situation forced them to reevaluate their priorities.

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What verb form follows ‘Help’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Can you help fixing the computer?

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What verb form follows ‘Dislike’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I dislike waiting for long periods of time.

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What verb form follows ‘Recommend’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

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What verb form follows ‘Continue’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The team continued working on the project.

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What verb form follows ‘Ask’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I asked my friend to help me move.

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What verb form follows ‘Admit’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: She admitted making a mistake.

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What verb form follows ‘Instruct’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The teacher instructed the students to read the assigned chapters.

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What verb form follows ‘Deny’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: He denied committing the crime.

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What verb form follows ‘Fancy’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Do you fancy going to the movies tonight?

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What verb form follows ‘Mind’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Do you mind opening the door for me?

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What verb form follows ‘Care’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I don’t care to argue about trivial matters.

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What verb form follows ‘Give up’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Don’t give up pursuing your dreams.

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What verb form follows ‘Bother’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: Don’t bother trying to fix it yourself.

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What verb form follows ‘Finish’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: She finished writing the report.

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What verb form follows ‘Keep’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Keep working on your goals.

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What verb form follows ‘Offer’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: He offered to help with the heavy lifting.

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What verb form follows ‘Want’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I want to learn how to play the guitar.

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What verb form follows ‘Attempt’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: They attempted to climb the mountain.

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What verb form follows ‘Appreciate’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: We appreciate receiving feedback from our customers.

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What verb form follows ‘Recommend’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I recommend you to try the local cuisine.

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What verb form follows ‘Urge’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I urge you to consider the consequences before making a decision.

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What verb form follows ‘Let’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I let my daughter to choose her own clothes.

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What verb form follows ‘Hire’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: We decided to hire a consultant to improve our strategy.

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What verb form follows ‘Require’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The job requires candidates to have at least five years of experience.

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What verb form follows ‘Help’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: Can you help to carry these boxes upstairs?

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What verb form follows ‘Wish’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I wish to travel the world someday.

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What verb form follows ‘Hope’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I hope to visit Japan someday.

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What verb form follows ‘Recollect’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Can you recollect attending that event?

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What verb form follows ‘Challenge’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The coach challenged the team to push their limits.

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What verb form follows ‘Anticipate’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I anticipate having a busy schedule next week.

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What verb form follows ‘Begin’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: We began decorating the house for the holidays.

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What verb form follows ‘Forget’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: I forgot closing the window.

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What verb form follows ‘Choose’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: You have to choose to be happy.

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What verb form follows ‘Beg’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: She begged her parents to let her go to the concert.

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What verb form follows ‘Urge’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: The doctor urged the patient to quit smoking.

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What verb form follows ‘Confess’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: He confessed stealing the cookies.

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What verb form follows ‘Allow’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: My parents allowed us to stay out late.

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What verb form follows ‘Ask’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: I asked to speak with the manager.

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What verb form follows ‘Learn’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: It’s never too late to learn to play an instrument.

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What verb form follows ‘Want’?

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VERB + object + to infinitivo

Example: I want you to succeed in your endeavors.

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What verb form follows ‘Dare’?

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VERB + to infinitivo

Example: She dared to challenge the status quo.

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What verb form follows ‘Stop’?

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VERB + -ing

Example: Stop worrying about things you can’t control.