A few more examples of verb patterns

If my wonderful students want more examples of verb patterns, I’ll give them more examples of verb patterns! Start with these basic ones and remember to read my verb patterns introduction.

verb + gerund: (like doing, love doing, hate doing, enjoy doing, etc.)

Q: What do you like doing in your free time?

A: I have a few hobbies. I like walking in the mountains, I enjoy reading and I love cooking.

Q: Why do you hate driving?

A: I don’t hate driving, I just don’t enjoy driving very much.

Q: Does your sister like working in the bookshop?

A: I don’t think she likes working there, but she definitely likes earning a steady paycheck. 

verb + to + infinitive (want to do, would like to do, need to do, etc.)

Q: What would you like to do this evening?

A: I’d like to go out for dinner. What I’d really like to do is have a hamburger. Would you like to come?

Q: What does he want to do when he finishes university?

A: He wants to get a job in finance or marketing.

Q: Does he want to live in Spain, or does he want to move abroad?

A: He’d like to stay in Spain for now, but at some point he wants to go to England.

Q: Do you need to do anything before your trip?

A: First, I need to pack my bags. After that I need to call the taxi. And finally I need to make sure I have my tickets!

Q: What do I need to do learn better English?

A: First, you need to practice! Ideally, you need to speak English in real life, outside the classroom. If you can’t do that, you need to spend a lot of time listening. 

More examples, coming soon!