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Verb Patterns Worksheet (B2)

The document is a Verb Patterns Worksheet for B2 level English learners, explaining common verb patterns such as Verb + -ing, Verb + to + infinitive, and Verb + bare infinitive. It includes exercises for practice, such as choosing the correct form, correcting mistakes, and completing sentences. Additionally, there is a challenge section addressing verbs that can be followed by either -ing or to + infinitive with a change in meaning.

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Verb Patterns Worksheet (B2)

The document is a Verb Patterns Worksheet for B2 level English learners, explaining common verb patterns such as Verb + -ing, Verb + to + infinitive, and Verb + bare infinitive. It includes exercises for practice, such as choosing the correct form, correcting mistakes, and completing sentences. Additionally, there is a challenge section addressing verbs that can be followed by either -ing or to + infinitive with a change in meaning.

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Verb Patterns Worksheet (B2)

1. Quick Explanation
In English, verbs are often followed by different verb forms. These are called verb
patterns. At B2 level, the most common patterns are:

A. Verb + -ing

Some verbs are followed by -ing (gerund).

Common verbs: enjoy, avoid, consider, finish, suggest, mind, practice, miss, risk

Example:

●​ I enjoy learning English.

B. Verb + to + infinitive

Some verbs are followed by to + base form of the verb.

Common verbs: decide, hope, want, plan, expect, agree, refuse, manage, promise

Example:

●​ She decided to study abroad.

C. Verb + bare infinitive (without to)

Some verbs are followed by the base form without to.

Common verbs: let, make, help, see, hear, feel

Example:

●​ The teacher made us write an essay.

Note: Help can be followed by bare infinitive or to + infinitive.

2. Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Form


Complete the sentences using -ing, to + infinitive, or bare infinitive.

1.​ I can’t stand __________ (wait) in long queues.


2.​ She hopes __________ (get) a better job soon.
3.​ They made us __________ (stay) after class.
4.​ Would you mind __________ (open) the window?
5.​ He refused __________ (answer) the question.
6.​ We saw him __________ (leave) the building.
3. Exercise 2 – Correct the Mistakes
Each sentence has one mistake. Correct it.

1.​ She suggested to go to the cinema.


2.​ I enjoy to work in a team.
3.​ The teacher let us to use dictionaries.
4.​ He decided changing his career.
5.​ Did you hear her to sing?

4. Exercise 3 – Complete the Sentences


Use the verb in brackets in the correct form.

1.​ I’m considering __________ (move) to another city.


2.​ They promised __________ (help) us.
3.​ My parents don’t let me __________ (stay) out late.
4.​ He avoided __________ (talk) about the problem.
5.​ We helped her __________ (carry) the boxes.

5. Challenge (Optional – B2)


Some verbs can be followed by -ing or to + infinitive, but the meaning changes.

Choose the correct option.

1.​ I stopped __________ (to smoke / smoking) because it was unhealthy.


2.​ Remember __________ (to lock / locking) the door before you leave.
Answer Key
Exercise 1

1.​ waiting
2.​ to get
3.​ stay
4.​ opening
5.​ to answer
6.​ leave

Exercise 2

1.​ She suggested going to the cinema.


2.​ I enjoy working in a team.
3.​ The teacher let us use dictionaries.
4.​ He decided to change his career.
5.​ Did you hear her sing?

Exercise 3

1.​ moving
2.​ to help
3.​ stay
4.​ talking
5.​ carry / to carry

Challenge

1.​ smoking
2.​ to lock

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