55. Verb (+ object) + to… (I want you to … etc.) ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE FOR INTERMEDIATE

ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN USE FOR INTERMEDIATE

55. Verb (+ object) + to… (I want you to … etc.)

A	want ask help would like expect beg mean (=intend) would prefer These verbs are followed by to ... (infinitive). The structure can be: verb + to ·         We expected to be late. ·         Would you like to go now? ·         He doesn't want to know. or verb + object + to ·         We expected Dan to be late. ·         Would you like me to go now? ·         He doesn't want anybody to know. 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?
B	tell remind force encourage teach enable order warn invite persuade get (= persuade) These verbs have the structure verb+ object+ to ... : ·         Can you remind me to call Sam tomorrow? ·         Who taught you to drive? ·         I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ·         Joe said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it. In the next example, the verb is passive (I was warned /we were told etc.): ·         I was warned not to touch the switch. You cannot use suggest with the structure verb+ object+ to ... : ·         Jane suggested that I ask your advice. (not Jane suggested me to ask)
C	After advise and allow, two structures are possible. Compare: verb+ -ing (without an object) verb + object+ to ... ·         I wouldn't advise staying in that hotel. ·         They don't allow parking in front of the building ·         I wouldn't advise anybody to stay in that hotel. ·         They don't allow people to park in front of the building. Study these examples with (be) allowed (passive) : ·         Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. ·         You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.
D	Make and let These verbs have the structure verb+ object+ infinitive (without to): ·         I made him promise that he wouldn't tell anybody what happened. (not to promise) ·         Hot weather makes me feel tired. (= causes me to feel tired) ·         Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. (= wouldn't allow her to go out) ·         Let me carry your bag for you. We say 'make somebody do' (not to do), but in the passive we say 'made to do' (with to): ·         We were made to wait for two hours. (= They made us wait ... )

EXERCISES

55.1	Complete the questions. Use do you want me to ... ? or would you like me to ... ? with these verbs(+ any other necessary words}: come lend repeat show shut wait 1 Do you want to go alone, or ____ do you want me to come with you _____? 2 Do you have 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 ______________________?
55.2	Complete the sentences for these situations. 1 A: Meet me at the station. B: OK. She told ____him to meet her at the station _______. 2 A: Why don’t you come and stay with us? B: That would be nice. They invited him ___________________________ 3 A: Don’t forget to call Joe. B: No, I won’t forget. He reminded her ___________________________ 4 A: Be careful. B: Don’t worry. I will. She warned ___________________________ 5 A: Can you give me a hand. B: Sure. He asked ___________________________
55.3	Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence. 1 My father said I could use his car. My father allowed ____me to use his car.______ 2 I was surprised that it rained. I didn't expect __________________________ 3 Don't stop him doing what he wants. Let __________________________ 4 Tim looks older when he wears glasses. Tim's glasses make __________________________ 5 I think you should know the truth. I want __________________________ 6 At first I didn't want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me. Sarah persuaded __________________________ 7 My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. My lawyer advised __________________________ 8 I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. I was warned __________________________ 9 If you've got a car, you are able to get around more easily. Having a car enables __________________________
55.4	Put the verb into the correct form : infinitive (do/make/eat etc.), to+ infinitive, or -ing. 1 They don't allow people ___to park____ in front of the building. (park} 2 I've never been to Hong Kong, but I'd like __________there. (go) 3 I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me __________? (do) 4 The film was very sad. It made me __________. (cry) 5 Lisa's parents always encouraged her __________hard at school. (study) 6 If you want to get a cheap flight, I'd advise __________early. (book) 7 Sarah wouldn't let me __________ her car. She doesn't t rust me. (borrow) 8 If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are normally not allowed __________ there. (work) 9 'I don't think Alex likes me.' 'What makes you __________ that?' (think)

ANSWER KEY

55.1 2 or do you want me to lend you some 3 or would you like me to shut it 4 or would you like me to show you 5 or do you want me to repeat it 6 or do you want me to wait 55.2 2 to stay with them 3 her to call Joe. 4 him to be careful 5 her to give him a hand 55.3 2 I didn't expect it to rain. 3 Let him do what he wants. 4 Tim's glasses make him look older. 5 I want you to know the truth. 6 Sarah persuaded me to apply for the job. 7 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. 8 I was warned not to believe everything he says. 9 Having a car enables you to get around more easily. 55.4 2 to go 3 to do 4 cry 5 to study 6 booking or you to book 7 borrow 8 to work 9 think