Gerunds & infinitives

20 words

1. 1

   tend to + Vgrammar

   Use to describe a general tendency or likelihood: someone/something is inclined to do something.

   “People tend to eat more fast food when they're busy.”

2. 2

   can't afford + to + Vmẫu ngữ pháp

   to not have enough money, time or resources to do something

   “I can't afford to fly home this summer, so I'll stay with friends.”

3. 3

   have/get + somebody + past participle (have/get something done)grammar

   Use to say you arrange for someone else to do something for you (causative passive): 'have/get something done'.

   “I had my house painted last summer.”

4. 4

   be afraid to + V / be afraid of + V-ingphrase (adjective + structure)

   Expresses fear about an action: afraid to + infinitive = unwilling or fearful to do something; afraid of + V-ing = afraid of the action or thing itself.

   “I'm afraid to travel alone at night.”

5. 5

   expect + (somebody) + to + Vgrammar

   Use to say you think something will happen or you anticipate someone will do something: 'expect to do' or 'expect someone to do'.

   “I expect to receive my results next week.”

6. 6

   let/make + somebody + bare infinitivegrammar

   Use to say someone allows (let) or forces (make) somebody to do something; the verb after the object is the bare infinitive (no to).

   “The coach made the players run extra laps after practice.”

7. 7

   accuse + somebody + of + V-ingverb phrase (pattern)

   To charge someone with doing something wrong; structure: accuse somebody of doing something.

   “They accused him of stealing the money.”

8. 8

   need + V-ing / need + to + Vmẫu ngữ pháp

   when the subject is a thing: it requires an action (need + V-ing); when the subject is a person: they must do something (need + to + V)

   “The kitchen needs cleaning before our guests arrive.”

9. 9

   help + (to) + Vgrammar

   Use to say someone assists another. 'to' after 'help' is optional: both 'help do' and 'help to do' are acceptable.

   “Could you help me carry these boxes?”

10. 10

    would rather + bare infinitive (than + bare infinitive); would rather + somebody + past simplegrammar

    Use to express preference: 'would rather do A than do B'. For preferences about others' actions, use 'would rather + somebody + past simple'.

    “I would rather stay at home than go out tonight.”

11. 11

    allow + somebody + to + Vmẫu ngữ pháp

    to give permission for someone to do something

    “My parents won't allow me to go out late on weeknights.”

12. 12

    Can't stand + V-inggrammar

    To strongly dislike something; to be unable to tolerate it.

    “I can't stand waiting in long queues.”

13. 13

    recommend + V-ing / recommend that + clausemẫu ngữ pháp

    to suggest that something should be done or that someone should do something

    “I recommend visiting the museum while you're in the city.”

14. 14

    risk + V-ingmẫu ngữ pháp

    to do something that may cause a bad or dangerous result

    “He risked losing his job by refusing to follow orders.”

15. 15

    There is no point in + V-inggrammar

    Says that doing something is useless or not worth doing.

    “There is no point in arguing if neither of you will change your mind.”

16. 16

    It's worth + V-inggrammar

    Used to say that an action is a good use of time or effort.

    “It's worth visiting the museum if you have some free time.”

17. 17

    Be good at + V-inggrammar

    To have skill or ability in doing something.

    “She's really good at solving problems under pressure.”

18. 18

    deny + V-ingmẫu ngữ pháp

    to state that something is not true or that you did not do something

    “He denied stealing the money.”

19. 19

    Have difficulty / Have trouble + V-inggrammar

    To experience problems or find something hard to do.

    “Many students have difficulty understanding abstract concepts.”

20. 20

    Feel like + V-inggrammar

    To want to do something at the moment; to be in the mood for something.

    “I feel like going for a walk.”