Ving or vinf

Động từ theo sau bởi động từ Ving hay to Verb

VING OR VINF

1 CÁC ĐỘNG TỪ THEO SAU BỞI DANH ĐỘNG TỪ (Ving)

Avoid, consider, admit, delay, deny, dislike, enjoy, finish, mind, postpone, recall, regret, risk, suggest, stop, understand, keep, discuss, carry on, can’t help, can’t stand, give up, go, go on, put off, quit, spend/ waste time, it’s no use/good, be in front of, be interested in, would mind …

Ex: the boy admitted breaking the vase She suggested taking me to the railway station He can’t give up smoking He is interested in watching TV.

2 CÁC ĐỘNG TỪ THEO SAU BỞI ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN THỂ (Vinf) CÓ “TO”

Agree, aim, ask, decide, demand, expect, happen, hope, learn, manage, need, would like, would hate, can’t afford, can’t wait, neglect, plan, promise, refuse, seek, seem, struggle, swear, tend, train, threaten, want, wish, …

Ex: Tom learnt to drive when he was 18 They agreed to lend me some money I hope to meet you soon We decided not to go out because of the bad weather.

3 ĐỘNG TỪ THEO SAU BỞI ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN THỂ KHÔNG CÓ “TO”

Help, make, let

Ex: He help me carry the bags They make me cry They didn’t let me know.

4 ĐỘNG TỪ THEO SAU BỞI TÂN NGỮ VÀ ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN THỂ CÓ “TO”

Advise, beg, dare, enable, encourage, instruct, invite, lead, order, persuade, remind, select, send, teach, tell, train, urge, warn, …

Ex: They reminded me to phone Ann tomorrow She taught me to drive My parents encourage me to join the competition I invited John come my birthday party She warned me not to touch anything.

5 Động từ đi sau tính từ:

Nếu động từ đi ngay sau tính từ (không có giới từ) thì được dùng ở dạng nguyên thể Những tính từ

đó bao gồm

anxious

boring

dangerous

hard

eager easy good strange

pleased prepared ready able

usual common difficult

It is dangerous to drive in this weather Mike is anxious to see his family.

We are ready to leave now It is difficult to pass this test.

Các động từ đặc biệt

1 Stop

a) Stop to do smt: dừng lại để làm gì

Ex: He stoped to smoke.

b) Stop doing smt: dừng làm việc gì

Ex: He stoped smoking.

2 Remember

a) Remember to do smt: Nhớ sẽ phải làm gì

Ex: Remember to send this letter

b) Remember doing smt: Nhớ là đã làm gì

Ex: I remember locking the door before leaving, but now I can't find the key.

Đặc biệt nó thường được dùng với mẫu câu: S + still remember + V-ing : Vẫn còn nhớ là đã

Ex: I still remember buying the first motorbike

3 Forget

a) Forget to do smt: quên sẽ phải làm gì

Ex: I forgot to pickup my child after school.

b) Forget doing smt: (quên là đã làm gì) Đặc biệt nó thường được dùng với mẫu câu S + will never forget + V-ing: sẽ không bao giờ quên được là đã

Ex: She will never forget meeting the Queen.

4 Regret

a) Regret to do smt: Lấy làm tiếc vì phải làm gì (thường dùng khi báo tin xấu)

Ex: We regret to inform the passengers that the flight for Washington DC was canceled because of the bad weather.

b) Regret doing smt: Lấy làm tiếc vì đã làm gì

Ex: He regrets leaving school early It's the biggest mistake in his life.

5 Like

a) Like to do sth: Thích vì nghĩ rằng điều gì đó tốt

Ex: I like to go jogging at weekend to keep me fit.

b) Like doing sth: Sở thích

Ex: He likes walking along in the rain.

6 Want/ Need

Want/ Need + to Vinf: Dùng với chủ ngữ là người

Want/ Need + Ving/ to be + PP: Dùng với chủ ngữ là vật

EXERCISE 1: Use Ving or to Vinf

1 I don’t understand his (leave) school

2 The doctor told me (take) the pills

6 He postponed (make) a decision

7 I waste a lot of time (watch) TV

8 A student can’t learn (spell) without (be) taught

9 Could you please stop (make) so much noise

10 I don’t enjoy (write) letter

11 He admitted (steal) the car but denied (drive) it dangerously

12 Why don’t you keep on (look) at me like that?

EXERCISE 2: Choose the correct answer

1 My computer is too slow I consider another one

2 I love _ pizza

3 She would like _ Switzerland during the winter break

a visiting b to visit

4 Kelly enjoys in his vegetable garden He grows tomatoes, squash, and many types of peppers

5 The teacher postponed _ the test The students weren’t ready

6 Did you expect _ the contest?

7 The restaurant will refuse _ you if you aren’t dressed properly

a serving b to serve

8 I can’t afford _ a new house right now I’m broke!

9 Has Sara quit _ her research paper?

10 I hate _onions They make my eyes water

11 He promised _ her during their wedding celebration

12 My wife and I will discuss _ to Hawaii on our vacation

13 My sister can’t stand _ another person’s feet

14 The students intend _ for their next test

15 He always puts off _ the garage

16 Did you go _ yesterday It was a beautiful day!

a swimming b to swim

17 The Smith’s can’t afford _ a house in Weston

Exercise 3: Use Ving or to Vinf to correct the words in the blankets

1 Please leave me alone I'm trying (concentrate)

2 He stops (smoke) because of its bad effects

3 He stops (smoke) to drink some coffee

4 I rang the doorbell but there was no answer Then I tried (knock) on the door, but there was still no answer

5 Please remember (lock) the door when you go out

6 A: You lent me some money a few months ago

B: Did I? Are you sure? I don't remember (borrow) you any money

B: Oh no, I completely forgot I'll phone her tomorrow

8 When you see Mandy, remember (give) her my regards, won't you?

9 Someone must have taken my bag I clearly remember (put) it by the window and now it has gone

10 I believe that what I said was fair I don't regret (say) it

11 (after a driving test) I regret (hear) that you have failed the test