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Linguistics

English Grammar - Choosing Verbals

by 앎의나무 2012. 2. 17.
1. Some verbs must be followed by an infinitive
V +  V-inf 
Agree; attempt; consent; decide; deserve; endeavor; fail; hesitate; hope; offer; plan; refuse; seem; tend; volunteer; wish 
V + (SB) + V-inf 
Ask; beg; choose; expect; intend; need; prepare; promise; want 
 

2. Some verbs must be followed by a gerund
V + V-ing

admit; deny; finish;  quit; continue; resent; regret; consider; suggest; imagine; discuss; recommend; give up; help; enjoy; miss;avoid; dislike; recall; miss; risk

3. Some verbs can be followed by either of them 
try; stop; start; begin; continue
like; love; hate; prefer
remember

4. A small, commonly used group of verbs must be followed by a base form
V + S/B + V-base
make; let; help; have