Structure and Written expression
Class # 01
Problem with verbs
Generalizations : Main Verbs
In english , a sentence must have a main verb. A sentence may or may not have an auxiliary verb.
Problem 1 : Missing main verb
Remember that every English sentence must have a subject and a main verb
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expression : The sound of the dryer (s) bothers (v) my concentration (o)
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Avoid using an-ing form , an infinitive , an auxiliary verb , or another part of speech instead of a main verb.
Examples :
Incorrect : The prettiest girl in our class with long brown hair and brown eyes
Correct : The prettiest girl in our class has long brown hair and brown eyes
Incorrect : In my opinion , too soon to make a decision
Correct : In my opinion , It is too soon to make a decision
Incorrect : The book that I lent you having a good bibliography.
Correct : The book that I lent you has a good bibliography.
Problem 2 : Verb that require an infinitive in the complement
Remember that the following verbs require an infinitive in the complement .
agree
appear
arrange
ask
claim
consent
decide
demand
deserve
expect
fail
forget
hesitate
hope
intend
learn
manage
mean
need
offer
plan
prepare
pretend
promise
refuse
seem
tend
threaten
wait
want
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Structure : S + V + C (infinitive) + M
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Expression : We (s) had planned (v) to leave (c) day before yesterday (m)
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Avoid using an-ing form after the verb listed . Avoid using a verb word after want
Example :
Incorrect : He wanted speak with Mr . brown
Correct : He wanted to speak with Mr . brown
Incorrect : We demand knowing our status
Correct : We demand to know our status
Incorrect : The didnt intend to buying a car
Correct : The didnt intend to buy a car
Problem 3 : Verbs that require an-ing form in the complement
Remember that the following verbs require an - ing form in the complement :
admit
appreciate
avoid
complete
consider
delay
deny
discuss
enjoy
finish
keep
mention
miss
postpone
practice
quit
recall
recommend
reqret
risk
stop
suggest
tolerate
understand
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Structure : S + V + C (-ing) + M
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Expression : He (s) enjoys (v) traveling (c) by plane (m)
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Avoid using an infinitive after the verbs listed
Forbid may be used with either an infinitive or an -ing complement , but forbid form is not idiomatic.
Example :
Incorrect : She is considering not to go
Correct : She is considering not going
Incorrect : We enjoyed talk with your friend
Correct : We enjoyed talking with your friend
Incorrect : Hank completed the writing his thesis this summer
Correct : Hank completed writing his thesis this summer
Problem 4 : Verb phrases that require an - ing form in the complement
Remember that the following verb phrases require an -ing form in the complement
approve of
be better off
cant help
count on
do not mind
forget about
get through
insist on
keep on
look forward to
object to
think about
think of
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Structure : S + V ph + C (-ing) + M
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Expression : She (s) forgot about (v ph) canceling (c) her appointment (m)
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Avoid using an infinitive after the verb phrases listed . Avoid using a verb word after look forward to and object to.
Remember that the verb phrase BE likely does not require an -ing form but requires an infinitive in the complement.
Examples :
Incorrect : She is likely knowing
Correct : She is likely to know
Incorrect : Lets go to the movie when you get through to study
Correct : Lets go to the movie when you get through studying
Incorrect : I have been looking forward to meet you
Correct : I have been looking forward to meeting you
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