1. He has lost weight. (seem) He seems to have lost weight.
2. Tom is worried about something. (appear) Tom appears ……………………………...
3. You know a lot of people. (seem) You ………………………….…….…..…..
4. My English is getting better. (seem) ……………………………….…………….
5. That car has broken down. (appear) ……………………….………….……..….
6. David forgets things. (tend) ……………………………………….…….
7. They have solved the problem. (claim) ……………………………………….…….
Ex.5 Complete each sentence using what / how / whether + one of these verbs.
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1. Do you know how to get to John’s house?
2. Can you show me ………………………………….this washing machine?
3. Would you know ……………………………….. if there was a fire in the building?
4. You’ll never forget …………………………. a bicycle once you have learned.
5. I was really astonished. I didn’t know ……………………………………
6. I’ve been invited to the part but I don’t know ……………………………. or not.
These verbs are followed by to … (infinitive). The structure can be:
verb + to… verb + object + to …
· We expected to be late. We expected Tom to be late.
· Would you like to go now? Would you like me to go now?
· He doesn’t want to know. He doesn’t want anybody to know.
Be careful with want. Do not say ‘want that…’:
· Do you want me to come with you? (not ‘Do you want that I come’)
After help you can use the infinitive with or without to. So you can say:
· Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move this table?
These verbs have the structure verb + object + to ….:
· Can you remind me to phone Ann tomorrow?
· Who taught you to drive?
· I didn’t move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me.
· Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it.
In the next example, the verb is passive (was warned):
· Jane suggested that I should buy a car. (not ‘Jane suggested me to buy’)
There are two possible structures after these verbs. Compare:
verb + ing (without an object)
· I wouldn’t recommend staying in that hotel.
· She doesn’t allow smoking in the house.
verb + object + to …
· I wouldn’t recommend anybody to stay in that hotel.
· She doesn’t allow us to smoke in the house.
Compare these examples with (be) allowed (passive):
· Smoking isn’t allowed in the house. / We aren’t allowed to smoke in the house.
Make and let
These verbs have the structure verb + object + infinitive (without to):
· The customs officer made Sally open her case. (not ‘to open’)
· Hot weather makes me feel tired. (= causes me to feel tired)
· Her parents wouldn’t l et her go out alone. (= wouldn’t allow her to go out)
· Let me carry your bag for you.
1. Complete the questions. Use do you want me to …? or would you like me to …? with one of these verbs (+ any other necessary words):
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1. Do you want to go alone or do you want me to come with you?
2. Have you got enough money or do you want……………………………………….….….?
3. Shall I leave the window open or would you……………………………………………....?
4. Do you know how to use the machine or would………………………………………..….?
5. Did you hear what I said or do…………………………………………………………..…?
6. Can I go now or do………………………………………………………………………...?
