Tuesday 31 January 2017

Verb + Object + to infinitive

Hi, guys!
In this video you'll learn about a construction in English which is a bit complex for us, native Spanish speakers: VERB + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE.
Watch this video for examples and explaination, it'll only take 2 minutes:
Now, you'll realise that this structure could substitued by a that-clause where the subject is what we call here the "object":
I want you to study harder.
I want that you study harder.

Then, the closest structure in Spanish is  a Proposición subordinada sustantiva.
Quiero que estudies más.
This is a list of common verbs followed by OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE:
Verbs followed by an object and the to-infinitive

advise
allow
ask
beg
cause
choose
command
convince
enable
encourage
expect
force
hire
instruct
invite
need
order
permit
persuade
prepare
promise
remind
require
tell
threaten
urge
want
warn
wish
would like


And here are some exercises for you to practise:


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