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Verb patterns

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  • He taught her to play the guitar.
    Some verbs can have an object before the -ing form.
    Some verbs usually need an object before to-infinitive.
  • It was difficult __________ because of the noise.
    talk
    to talk
    talking
  • I imagine people listening to my music on stage.
    We use the -ing form after prepositions.
    Some verbs can have an object before the -ing form.
  • I'm excited about playing in the school concert.
    We use the -ing form after prepositions.
    Some verbs can have an object before the -ing form.
  • Playing computer games is a total waste of time!
    We use the -ing form as a noun, and to make noun phrases.
    Some verbs can have an object before the -ing form.
  • My friend asked us ______________ to a party
    going
    to go
    go
  • We were amazed __________ free concert tickets
    getting
    to get
    to get
  • Simon invited me __________ with him.
    for dance
    to dance
    dancing
  • Which outfit did you decide ___________?
    to wear
    wear
    wearing
  • We were ready ___________ ten minutes ago.
    leaving
    to leave
    leave
  • Sally's parents offered to take us to the prom.
    Some verbs usually need an object before to-infinitive.
    We use the infinitive with to after certain verbs.
  • We agree __________ the fireworks tonight.
    watching
    to watch
    watch
  • My sister _________ me her new handbag.
    offered lending
    offered to lend
  • I was amazed to see so many people at the play.
    We use the infinitive with to after certain verbs.
    We usually use the infinitive with to after adjectives.