Unit re E 4 108 Verb + to ... (decide to ... / forget to ... etc.) | offer decide hope deserve pro agree plan manage afford threaten refuse arrange fail forget learn After these verbs you can use to ... (infinitive): 3 It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. © Simon was in a difficult situation, so I agreed to help him. 2 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. 5 I promised not to be late. After some verbs to ... is not possible. For example, enjoy/think/suggest: © Lenjoy reading. (not enjoy to read) 1 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. We also use to ... after: seem appear tend pretend —_ claim For example: 11 They seem to have plenty of money. © I like Dan, but I think he tends to talk too much. 1 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): 1 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) 1 Martin seems to be enjoying his new job. (= it seems that he is enjoying it) After dare you can use the infinitive with or without to: © Twouldn’t dare to tell him. or I wouldn't dare tell him. But after dare not (or daren’t), you must use the infinitive withour to: 3 I daren’t tell him what happened. (no# I daren’t to tell him) After some verbs you can use a question word (whatwhether/how etc.) + to... . We use this structure especially after: ask decide know remember forget explain learn understand wonder We asked how to get to the station Have you decided where to go _ for your holidays? Idon't know whether to apply for the job or not. Do you understand what to do’ 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. Verb + -ing — Unit 53 Verb + object + to .. Verb + to ... and ~ing —> Units 55¢, 56-58 (want ete.) — Unit 55Exercises Unit 54 54.1 54.2 54.3 54.4 54.5 Complete the sentences for these situations, ' wwe get married? Ls es) They decided ..%0..9¢t: Shall we get married 2G g Yes, let's. ae Please help me. Le She agreed S— Garren) ale ——=—vw : , 4 Let's meet at 8 o'clock. FP p< O*K, fine. They arranged 5 (Wrersierrane 5. GP [Trt gong ore yn) SE FERED mn 6 (Please dor't tell anyone. Ss, £ &e Twon't 1 promise She promised | PRESSE oer RE aOR < Complete each sentence with a suitable verb. Don’t forget ..%..P°St... the letter I gave you. 1 2 There was a lot of traffic, bur we managed to the airport in time. 3 Jill has decided not a a car, 4 We've got a new computer in our office. | haven't learnt occu 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,) 1 When I'm tired, I enjoy .&4#H0°G.. television. Ir’s relaxing. (watch) 2 Inwas 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 2 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. 1 You've lost weight. (seem) — ..YOu. seem. to. have, lost. weight. 2 Tom is worried about something. (appear) Tom appears 3. You know a lot of people. (seem) You 4 My English is getting better. (seem) 5 That car has broken down, (appear) 6 David forgets things. (tend) They have solved the problem. (claim) Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + the following verbs: do get go ride say use 1 Do you know ....h9" #2..9& to John’s house? Can you show me icon 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. I was really astonished. I didn't know 6 I've been invited to the party, bur | haven't decided a es or not. > Additional exercises 26-28 (pages 317-19) 109Uri 55 110 Verb (+ object) + to ... ome se (I want you to ... etc.) want ask help would like expect beg mean (= intend) would prefer These verbs are followed by to ... (infinitive). The structure can be: verb + to... or verb + object + to. 1 We expected to be late. 13 We expected Dan to be late. 0 Would you like to go now? © Would you like me to go now? 10 He doesn’t want to know. 2 He doesn’t want anybody to know. Do not say ‘want that’: © Do you want me to come with you? (not Do you want that I come) After help you can use the infinitive with or without to. So you can say: © Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move this tabl tell remind force encourage teach _—_ enable. | 1) order warn _invite persuade _get (= persuade, arrange fo ‘These verbs have the structure verb + object + to © Can you remind me to phone Sam tomorrow? © Who taught you to drive? 3 I didn’t move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. © Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it. In the next example, the verb is passive (I was warned / we were told etc.) 1 I was warned not to touch the switch. You cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to . © Jane suggested that I should ask your advice. (not Jane suggested me to ask) After advise, recommend and allow, two structures are possible. Compare: verb + -ing (without an object) verb + object + to ... © I wouldn't advise/recommend staying 2 I wouldn't advise/recommend anybody in that hotel. to stay in that hotel. © They don’t allow parking in front of © They don’t allow people to park in front the building. of the building. Study these examples with (be) allowed (passive): 1 Parking isn’t allowed in front of the © You aren't allowed to park in front of building. the building. Make and lee These verbs have the structure verb + object + infinitive (without to): 2 I made him promise that he wouldn’t tell anybody what happened. (not to promise) © Hot weather makes me feel tired. (= causes me to feel tired) © Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. (= wouldn't allow her to go out) © Let me carry your bag for you. We say ‘make somebody do’ (not to do), but the passive is “(be) made to do’ (with t © We were made to wait for two hours. (= They made us wait ...) Suggest -> Units 34, 53 Tell/ask somebody to ... -» Unit 480 Verb + ing -> Unit 53 Verb + to... > Unit 54 Verb + to... and -ing — Units 56-58 Help — Unit 57¢Exercises Unit 55 55.1 Complete the questions, Use do you want me to .. ? or would you like me to... ? with these verbs (+ any other necessary words) come lend repeat show = shut_—_ wait 1 Do you want to go alone, or ...42..you..want..me. to. come, with you. iat 2 Do you have enough money, or do you want... oo _ 2 3 Shall [leave the window open, or would you 2 4 Do you know how to use the machine, or would 2 5 Did you hear what I said, or do a; 6 Can I go now, or do —_ seem — 2 55.2 Complete the sentences for these situations. 4 @ Be 0K. She told ..him, to, lock. the. door Why don't you They invited his ar) 99 8 eae emt > Gateeneein GG Lm) sre woul ‘ (ann B . Pee wort) She warned 5 (Can you give me a hand? - a: Sure. He asked ae . 55.3 Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence. 1 My father said I could use his car. My father allowed ..1m¢..[Link]. his, car, 2 Iwas surprised that it rained. I didn't expect oom cn 3 Don’t stop him doing what he wants, Let = 4 Tim looks older when he wears glasses, Tim's glasses make. 5 Ithink you should know the truth. [want - 6 Don't let me forget to phone my sister Remind 7 At first | didn’t want to apply for the Sarah persuaded job, but Sarah persuaded me saree 8 My lawyer said I shouldn't say My lawyer advised wo oe anything to the police. — ss nn 9 I was told that I shouldn't believe Twas warned everything he says. os on 10 If you've got a car, you are able to get. Having a car enables around more easily. 55.4 Put the verb into the correct form: infinitive (do/make/eat etc.), to + infinitive, or -ing. 1 They don’t allow people ...t2..2aré in front of the building. (park) 2 I've never been to Iceland, but I'd like .. there. (go) 3 I'm in a difficult position. Whar do you advise me .? (do) 4 The film was very sad. It made me - (ery) 5 Diane’s parents always encouraged her coum hard at school, (study) 6 I don’t recommend sowssnssninnenene in that restaurant, The food is terrible. (eat) We are not allowed ..... ‘I don’t think Alex likes me.” Whar m ee — Additional exercises 26-28 (pages 317-19) She said the letter was personal and wouldn’t let ME .... ~~ it. (read) __ personal phone calls at work. (make) makes YOU oo - that?" (think) 111