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Unit 53 Verb (+ Object) + To

The document provides examples and explanations of verb structures used after certain verbs in English. It discusses verbs that take an infinitive with or without "to", verbs that take an object and infinitive, verbs like suggest that don't follow this pattern, and special cases for advise, allow, make, let. Exercises are included to practice these structures.

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Unit 53 Verb (+ Object) + To

The document provides examples and explanations of verb structures used after certain verbs in English. It discusses verbs that take an infinitive with or without "to", verbs that take an object and infinitive, verbs like suggest that don't follow this pattern, and special cases for advise, allow, make, let. Exercises are included to practice these structures.

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A.

want ask help expect


beg would like would prefer mean (= intend)
These verbs are followed by to . . . (infinitive). The structure can be:

Verb + to . . . or Verb + Object + to . . .

 We expected to be late.  We expected Dan to be late.


 Would you like to go now?  Would you like me to go now?
 He doesn’t want to know.  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 verb with or without to. So you can say:
 Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move this table?

B. tell remind force encourage teach enable


order warn invite persuade get (= persuade, arrange for)

These verbs have the structure verb + object + to . . . :


 Can you remind me to call Ann tomorrow?
 Who taught you to drive?
 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.)
 I was warned not to touch the switch.
B. Continuation . . .
You cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to . . . :
 Jane suggested that I ask you for advice. (not Jane suggested me to ask)

C. After advise and allow, two structures are possible. Compare:


Verb + -ing (without an object) Verb + Object + to . . .
 I wouldn’t advise staying in that hotel.  I wouldn’t advise anybody to stay in
that hotel.
 They don’t allow parking in front of the  They don’t allow people to park in front
building. of the building.

Study these examples with (be) allowed (passive):

 Parking isn’t allowed in front of the  You aren’t allowed to park in front of
building. the building.

Make and Let


D.
These verbs have the structure verb + object + base form (do/open/feel, etc.):
 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 to):
 We were made to wait for two hours. (= They made us wait . . . )
Exercises
53.1 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 _______________________________________________________?
do you want me to come with you
2. Do you have enough money, or do you want ______________________________________?
3. Should I leave the window open, or would you _____________________________________?
4. Do you know how to use the machine, or would ____________________________________?
5. Did you hear what I said, or do _____________________________________________________?
6. Can I go now, or do _______________________________________________________________?

53.2 Complete the sentences for these situations.


1. OK. She told ______________________
him to lock the
Lock the door.
______________________________.
door
That would
2. Why don’t you stay They invited her ______________
with us for a few days? be nice.
______________________________.

3. Can I use your No! She wouldn’t let ______________


phone? ______________________________.
Don’t worry.
4. Be careful. She warned __________________
I will.
______________________________.
Can you give
5. me a hand?
Sure. He asked ____________________
______________________________.
53.3 Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.
1. My father said I could use his car. me to use his car.
My father allowed _______________________
2. I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect __________________________
3. Don’t stop him from doing what he wants. Let ______________________________________
4. He looks older when he wears glasses. Glasses make ___________________________
5. I think you should know the truth. I want ___________________________________
6. Don’t let me forget to call my sister. Remind _________________________________
7. At first I didn’t want to apply for the job, Sarah persuaded ________________________
but Sarah convinced me. _________________________________________
8. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to My lawyer advised ______________________
the police. _________________________________________
9. I was told that I shouldn’t believe I was warned ____________________________
everything he says. _________________________________________
10. If you have a car, you are able to get Having a car enables ____________________
around more easily. _________________________________________

53.4 Put the verb in the right form: -ing, infinitive (to do / to read, etc.),
or base form (do/read, etc.)
1. They don’t allow people _____________
to park in front of the building. (park)
2. I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’d like ______________________ there. (go)
3. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me ________________________? (do)
4. The movie was very sad. It made me ________________________. (cry)
5. Lauren’s parents always encouraged her _____________________ hard at school. (study)
6. I wouldn’t advise ____________________ at that restaurant. The food is terrible. (eat)
7. She said the letter was personal and wouldn’t let me ________________________ it. (read)
8. We are not allowed _________________ personal phone calls at work. (make)
9. “I don’t think Alex likes me.” “What makes you ________________ that?” (think)

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