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UNIT 5 Verb patterns with change in meaning

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  • I tried taking an aspirin but it didn't help.
    to test something
    to do something that is not easy
  • You have forgotten your homework again. That means phoning your mother.
    Something has to be done to get a result
    I tried to do something but it didn't work
  • I stopped smoking.
    to stop with an activity
    to stop doing something to do somehting else
  • I meant to phone your mother, but my mobile didn't work.
    I tried to do something without luck
    Something has to be done to get a result
  • I remember switching off the lights when I went on holiday.
    looks into the future
    looks back in the past
  • Try to be quiet when you come home late.
    to test something
    to do something that is not easy
  • I stopped to smoke.
    to stop doing something to do something else
    to stop with an activity
  • Go on reading the text. (what does it mean?)
    to continue with the same reading
    to change the activity
  • Remember to switch off the lights when you go on holiday.
    looks back in the past
    looks into the future
  • We regret to inform you that the flight has been delayed for another two hours.
    To tell bad news and your are not happy about it
    You did something in the past. Your are not happy about it
  • I regret being late for school.
    to tell bad news and your are not happy about it
    You did something in the past and you are not happy about it
  • Go on to read the text.
    to change the activity
    to continue reading the same thing