Unit 54. Verb + to ... (decide to ... / forget to ... etc.)
Unit 54; Part A
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After these verbs you can use to ... (infinitive):
• It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home.
• Simon was in a difficult situation, so I agreed to help him.
• How old were you when you learnt to drive? (or learnt how to drive)
• I waved to Karen, but failed to attract her attention.
The negative is not to ...:
• We decided not to go out because of the weather.
• I promised not to be late.
After some verbs to ... is not possible. For example, enjoy/think/suggest:
• I enjoy reading. (not enjoy to read)
• Tom suggested going to the cinema. (not suggested to go)
• Are you thinking of buying a car? (not thinking to buy)
For verb + -ing, see Unit 53. For verb + preposition + -ing, see Unit 62.
Unit 54; Part B
We also use to ... after:seem appear tend pretend claim
For example:
• They seem to have plenty of money.
• I like Dan, but I think he tends to talk too much.
• Ann pretended not to see me when she passed me in the street.
There is also a continuous infinitive (to be doing) and a perfect infinitive (to have done):
• I pretended to be reading the newspaper. (= I pretended that I was reading)
• You seem to have lost weight. (= it seems that you have lost weight)
• Martin seems to be enjoying his new job. (= it seems that he is enjoying it)
Unit 54; Part C
After dare you can use the infinitive with or without to:• I wouldn't dare to tell him. or I wouldn't dare tell him.
But after dare not (or daren't), you must use the infinitive without to:
• I daren't tell him what happened. (not I daren't to tell him)
Unit 54; Part D
After some verbs you can use a question word (what/whether/how etc.) + to ... . We use this structure especially after:
ask decide know remember forget explain learn understand wonder |
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Also show/tell/ask/advise/teach somebody what/how/where to do something:
• Can somebody show me how to change the film in this camera?
• Ask Jack. He'll tell you what to do.
Exercises
 Complete the sentences for these situations.Key.2 to help him 3 to carry her bag (for her) 4 to meet at 8 o'clock 5 to tell him her name / to give him her name 6 not to tell anyone  |
Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.Key.2 to get
3 to buy / to have / to rent / to hire
4 (how) to use / (how) to operate
5 to make
6 say or to say
1 Don't forget to post the letter I gave you.
2 There was a lot of traffic, but we managed _____________ to the airport in time.
3 Jill has decided not _____________ a car.
4 We've got a new computer in our office. I haven't learnt _____________ it yet.
5 Karen failed _____________ a good impression at the job interview.
6 We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared _____________ anything.
Put the verb into the correct form, to ... or -ing. (See Unit 53 for verbs + -ing.)Key.2 to go
3 going
4 waiting
5 to go
6 barking
7 to call
8 having
9 missing
10 to find
1 When I'm tired. I enjoy watching television. It's relaxing. (watch)
2 It was a nice day. so we decided ____________ for a walk. (go)
3 It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy ____________ for a walk? (go)
4 I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind ____________. (wait)
5 They don't have much money. They can't afford ____________ out very often. (go)
6 I wish that dog would stop ____________. It's driving me mad. (bark)
7 Our neighbour threatened ____________ the police if we didn't stop the noise. (call)
8 We were hungry, so I suggested ____________ dinner early. (have)
9 Hurry up! I don't want to risk ____________ the train. (miss)
10 I'm still looking for a job. but I hope ____________ something soon. (find)
Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.Key.2 Tom appears to be worried about something.
3 You seem to know a lot of people.
4 My English seems to be getting better.
5 That car appears to have broken down.
6 David tends to forget things.
7 They claim to have solved the problem.
| 1 You've lost weight. 2 Tom is worried about something. 3 You know a lot of people. 4 My English is getting better. 5 That car has broken down. 6 David forgets things. 7 They have solved the problem. | (seem) (appear) (seem) (seem) (appear) (tend) (claim) | You seem to have lost weight. Tom appears __________________ You _________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ |
Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + the following verbs:Key.2 how to use
3 what to do
4 how to ride
5 what to say / what to do
6 whether to go
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2 Can you show me ___________ this washing machine?
3 Would you know ___________ if there was a fire in the building?
4 You'll never forget ___________ a bicycle once you've learnt.
5 I was really astonished. I didn't know ___________.
6 I've been invited to the party, but I haven't decided ___________ or not.
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