0Lesson: Verb Patterns Made Simple
Mantra: Verb → What follows → Pattern
Introduction (Impressive Hook):
Many learners are surprised to discover that English verbs follow special patterns—and there are over 20 of them! At first, this sounds complicated. But once you see the logic, you’ll realize it’s not only manageable but also a powerful way to speak and write accurately. Let’s take a small taste of this big topic.
1. Verb + -ing form (Gerund pattern)
Some verbs are followed by -ing.
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“I enjoy reading novels.”
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“She suggested going to the park.”
ЁЯСЙ Tip: After “enjoy,” “suggest,” “avoid,” always use -ing.
2. Verb + to + infinitive
Some verbs are followed by to + verb.
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“I want to learn Spanish.”
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“They decided to leave early.”
ЁЯСЙ Tip: After “want,” “decide,” “plan,” always use to + verb.
3. Verb + object + to + infinitive
Some verbs take an object before the infinitive.
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“He told me to wait outside.”
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“She asked him to help her.”
ЁЯСЙ Tip: After “tell,” “ask,” “advise,” expect an object before “to + verb.”
Spoken English Tip:
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Don’t memorize all patterns at once.
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Focus on a few common verbs and their patterns.
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With practice, your sentences will sound natural and correct.
