On the following pages you will learn about the basics of verb patterns. Going through the material and doing all the exercises (embedded exercises as well as the exercises that are linked to the study object) should take approximately two hours. Experience shows that there is no point of learning the lists of verbs by heart. Form sentences with the verbs and see which verb you make most mistakes with. Learn this verb. For example, according to my experience, many students make mistakes with the verb afford. Random English Idea verb pattern generator is a good tool to help you to decide which pattern to use. However, do not use it doing the exercises in this study object.
In blue, the most important terms used in the study object are given.
I haven't finished reading the newspaper. - gerund
I hope to see you soon. - full infinitive
I saw him leave. - bare infinitive
I haven't finished reading the newspaper. - gerund
I hope to see you soon. - full infinitive
I saw him leave. - bare infinitive
Liina Tammekänd 2014