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Verb Patterns and Exposition Topics

The document outlines various verb patterns in English, specifically focusing on verbs followed by -ing, to + infinitive, and object + to + infinitive. It provides examples of verbs that fit each pattern, such as 'enjoy' for -ing and 'afford' for to + infinitive. Additionally, it lists topics for expositions, including environment, technology, and music.

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Verb Patterns and Exposition Topics

The document outlines various verb patterns in English, specifically focusing on verbs followed by -ing, to + infinitive, and object + to + infinitive. It provides examples of verbs that fit each pattern, such as 'enjoy' for -ing and 'afford' for to + infinitive. Additionally, it lists topics for expositions, including environment, technology, and music.

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VERB PATTERNS

1. VERB + -ing 2. VERB + to + infinitive 3. VERB + object + to +inf.


If these verbs are followed by afford advise
another verb, the structure agree allow
is: verb + -ing allow (passive) ask
admit appear beg
adore arrange encourage
allow ask expect
avoid attempt force
can´t stand choose invite
carry on dare order
consider decide permit
deny expect persuade
delay fail recommend
(don´t) mind forget remind
enjoy help teach
fancy hope tell
finish learn want
give up manage warn
imagine offer would like
involve plan eg.
keep pretend They invited us to stay in their
house.
keep on promise She told me to come on time.
postpone refuse They asked us not to make such a
practise seem noise.
put off tend
recommend threaten
risk want
suggest would like to
eg. eg.
He avoided writing the test./Keep smiling! I can´t afford to go on holiday.
Did you enjoy reading the book? She´s decided to give up her job.
He denied stealing the purse. It seems to be a nice day.
I don´t mind helping you. He agreed to lend me some money.
He doesn´t allow smoking in hishouse. You are not allowed to smoke here.
He recommended staying in that hotel.
TOPICS FOR EXPOSITIONS
MODULE 5

1- ENVIRONMENT
2- SEASONS
3- TECHNOLOGY
4- FOODS
5- DIETS
6- FAME
7- SEX
8- UFO
9-CAMPING
10-HIKING
11-MUSIC
12-SPORTS
13-RELIGIONS
14- FREE TOPIC

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