English verbs
What does it mean to fancy something?
to desire, to like, to want, like, crave, wish for
He eventually succeeded in (pass) ... his driving test.
passing
He can't afford (buy) ... a new car.
On the way to Edinburgh, we stopped _____ at an old castle.
to visit,to look,to tour etc
What does to detest mean?
abhor, hate, loathe
It was so difficult (change) ... these bad habits.
to change
I would love (have) ... my own house one day.
to have
I'll always remember ___gerund____ across Europe.
travelling, driving, biking etc
What does to persuade mean?
convince
There's no point (ask) ... them why they were late.
asking
"She enjoys __gerund___ novels but also wants _infinitive_____ a new language."
reading
to learn
If you want to speak English fluently, try __gerund__ sentences.
learning, memorizing, repeating etc
What does to accuse someone of something mean?
To blame someone
Where's the mistake? I was made going to school even though I didn't want to.
going --> to go
on
We regret _infinitive__ you that your visa is invalid.
to inform, to tell etc
What does to be committed to something mean?
accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, follow through, fulfill, obligated to something
Why did you insist on _______ earlier?
leaving, coming, going, eating, etc
They suggested __gerund____ tea __infinitive____ on the terrace.
having
to relax
I introduced myself and then I went on _infinitive____ where the name originates.
to explain