Verb Patterns 1
I tried _____ (open) the window, but it was too hard.
to open
She refused to talk about her problems.
TRUE
Which verb can take both gerund and infinitive without a change in meaning?
like or go on?
like
Change to negative:
We had better wait
We had better NOT wait
Change to the negative:
I hope so!
I hope NOT
I remember _____ (meet)the Queen in London.
meeting
We couldn’t persuade him coming with us.
FALSE
-to come-
Which verb pattern means you have the memory of sth?
Ie. verb + infinitive / gerund
Remember + gerund
Change to negative:
I think I will be able
I DON'T think I will be able
Change to negative:
Clean up!
DON'T clean up!
The course means _____ (study) 15 hours per week
studying
Hungover, Jenny remembered to dance on the tables the night before
FALSE
-dancing-
Which verb pattern means you attempt sth in order to achieve a bigger goal?
Ie. verb + infinitive / gerund
try + gerund
Change to negative:
I hope it will
I hope it WON'T
Which is correct?
We agreed TO NOT / NOT TO pack much.
BrE: NOT TO (pack)
AmE: Either
She doesn't mean _____ (hurt) people's feelings, but she can be too blunt sometimes.
to hurt
They suggested having lunch in a Mexican restaurant.
TRUE
Which verb pattern means what sth involves?
Ie. verb + infinitive / gerund
Mean + gerund
Change to negative:
Me too
Me NEITHER
Change to negative:
Let's go do a marathon!
Let's NOT do a marathon!
The computer wouldn't work, so Jim tried____ (restart) it
restarting
I completely forgot to come here when I was a kid.
FALSE
-coming-
What verb pattern means to end one activity in order to do another?
Ie. verb + infinitive / gerund
stop + infinitive
Change to negative:
I must not forget
I MUST REMEMBER
or
I HAVE TO REMEMBER
Fill in the blanks so it has the same meaning:
"Me neither"
1. _____ do I
2. I don't _____
1. NEITHER
2. EITHER