Verb Patterns
🗺️ GRAMMAR MAP
1. Verb + Infinitive
2. Verb + Gerund
3. Verb + Object + Infinitive
📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns
Base
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Target
want
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to want
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Target
decide
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to decide
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Target
enjoy
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enjoying
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Target
stop
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stopping
🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios
Scenario 1: School
Students often want to study hard to pass their exams.
💡 Why: The verb 'want' is followed by the infinitive form to express desire.
Scenario 2: Hobbies
Many people enjoy playing sports during their free time.
💡 Why: The verb 'enjoy' is followed by the gerund form to indicate pleasure in an activity.
⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes
| Mistake |
Correction |
| I enjoy to swim. |
I enjoy swimming. |
| She decided going to the party. |
She decided to go to the party. |
| They want playing video games. |
They want to play video games. |
💡 Why: These mistakes occur due to confusion between the gerund and infinitive forms following certain verbs.
❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can all verbs be followed by an infinitive?
A: No, only certain verbs are followed by an infinitive. Others may require a gerund.
Q2: How do I know which form to use?
A: It depends on the specific verb. Learning common patterns can help.