TOEFL 1.1.4 Verb Phrases that Require an -ing Form in the Complement

Remember that the following verb phrases require an -ing form for a verb in the complement.

approve of	do not mind	keep on
be better of	forget about	look forward to
can’t help	get through	object to
count on	insist on	think about
		think of

S	V Ph	C (-ing)	M
She	forgot about	canceling	her appointment

Avoid using an infinitive after the verb phrases listed. Avoid using a verb word after look forward to and object to.

Remember that the verb phrase BE likely does not require an -ing form but requires an infinitive in the complement.

Incorrect	: David is likely knowing.
Correct	: David is likely to know.
Incorrect	: Let’s go to the movie when you don’t get through to study.
Correct	: Let’s go to the movie when you don’t get through studying.
Incorrect	: We can’t help to wonder why she left.
Correct	: We can’t help wondering why she left.
Incorrect	: I have been looking forward to meet you.
Correct	: I have been looking forward to meeting you.
Incorrect	: We wouldn’t mind to wait.
Correct	: We wouldn’t mind waiting.

Exercises:

Part A: Choose the correct answer.

Many modern architects insist on __________ materials native to the region that will blend into the surrounding landscape.

a. use

b. to use

c. the use

d. using

Part B: Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it.

During Jackson’s administration, those (a) who did not approve of (b) permit common people in the White House (c) were shocked by the president’s insistence that they (d) be invited into the mansion.

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TOEFL 1.1.3 Verbs that Require an -ing Form in the Complement

Remember that the following verbs require an -ing form for a verb in the complement.

admit	complete	deny
appreciate	consider	discuss
avoid	delay	enjoy
finish	practice	risk
keep	quit	stop
mention	recall	suggest
miss	recommend	tolerate
postpone	regret	understand

S	V	C(-ing)	M
He	enjoys	traveling	by plane

Avoid using an infinitive after the verbs listed.

Forbid may be used with either an infinitive of an ­-ing complement, but forbid from is not idiomatic.

Examples:

Incorrect	: She is considering not to go.
Correct	: She is considering not going.
Incorrect	: We enjoyed talk with your friend.
Correct	: We enjoyed talking with your friend.
Incorrect	: Hank completed the writing his thesis this summer.
Correct	: Hank completed writing his thesis this summer.
Incorrect	: I miss to watch the news when I am traveling.
Correct	: I miss watching the news when I am traveling.
Incorrect	: She mentions stop at El Paso in her letter.
Correct	: She mentions stopping at El Paso in her letter.

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TOEFL 1.1.2 Verbs that Require an Infinitive in the Complement

Remember that the following verbs require an infinitive for a verb in the complement.

agree	decide	hesitate	need	refuse
appear	demand	hope	offer	seem
arrange	deserve	intend	plan	tend
ask	expect	learn	prepare	threaten
claim	fail	manage	pretend	wait
consent	forget	mean	promise	want

S	V	C (infinitive)	M
We	had planned	to leave	day before yesterday

Avoid using an -ing form after the verb listed. Avoid using a verb word after want.

Examples:

Incorrect	: He wanted speak with Mr. Gonzalez.
Correct	: He wanted to speak with Mr. Gonzalez.
Incorrect	: We demand knowing our status.
Correct	: We demand to know our status.
Incorrect	: I intend the inform you that we cannot approve your application.
Correct	: I intend to inform you that we cannot approve your application.
Incorrect	: They didn’t plan buying a car.
Correct	: They didn’t plan to buy a car.
Incorrect	: The weather tends improving in May.
Correct	: The weather tends to improve in May.

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TOEFL 1.1.1 Missing Main Verb

1. Patterns

Patterns are the parts of a sentence. In some books, patterns are called structures. In patterns, the words have the same order most of the time.

1.1 Problems with Main Verbs

A verb is a word or phrase that expresses existence, action, or experience.

There are two kinds of verbs in English. They are the main verb and the auxiliary verb. In some grammar books, the auxiliary verb is called a helping verb because it is used with a main verb.

Every verb in English can be described by the following formula:

VERB = tense + (modal) + (have + participle) + (be-ing) + verb word

1.1.1 Missing Main Verb

Remember that every English sentence must have a subject and a main verb.

S	V
The sound of the dryer	bothers	my concentration

Avoid using an -ing form, an infinitive, an auxiliary verb, or another part of speech instead of a main verb.

Examples:

Incorrect	: The prettiest girl in our class with long brown hair and brown eyes.
Correct	: The prettiest girl in our class has long brown hair and brown eyes.
Incorrect	: In my opinion, too soon to make a decision.
Correct	: In my opinion, it is too soon to make a decision.
Incorrect	: Do you know whether the movie that starts at seven?
Correct	: Do you know whether the movie that starts at seven is good?
	or
	: Do you know whether the movie starts at seven?
Incorrect	: Sam almost always a lot of fun.
Correct	: Sam is almost always a lot of fun.
Incorrect	: The book that I lent you having a good bibliography.
Correct	: The book that I lent you has a good bibliography.

Exercises:

Part A: Choose the correct answer.

Arizona __________ a very dry climate.

a. has

b. being

c. having

d. with

Part B: Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it.

Venomous snakes (a) with modified teeth connected to (b) to poison glands (c) in which the venom (d) is secreted and stored.

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