108 Verb + (object) + to... (I want (you) to do etc.) want ask help would like would love expect beg mean {= intend) would prefer would hate {infinitive). The structure can be: These verbs are followed by to verb + to... or • We expected to be late. • Would you like to go now? • He doesn't want 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? verb + object + to... • We expected Tom to be late. • Would you like me to go now? • He doesn't want anybody to know. EXERCISES 54.1 Complete the questions. Use do you want me to...? or would you like me to...? with one of these verbs (+ any other necessary words): come lend repeat show shut wait 1 Do you want to go alone or ...doypu.vrant me to come yyith.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..........................................................................................................................................? B tell remind force enable teach order warn invite persuade get (- persuade, arrange for) 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): • I was warned not to touch the switch. Note that you cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to...: • Jane suggested that I should buy a car. (not 'Jane suggested me to buy' For suggest, see Units 34 and 52. 54.3 advise recommend encourage alle permit forbid There are two possible structures after these verbs. Compare: verb + -ing (without an object) verb + object + to... • I wouldn't recommend staying in »1 wouldn't recommend anybody to stay in that hotel. that hotel. • She doesn't allow smoking in the • She doesn't allow us to smoke in the house. 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 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 the passive is '(be) made to do...' (infinitive with to): • Sally was made to open her case (by the customs officer). 54.4 Tell/ask unit 47C Verb + -ing - Verb + to... -► píffťEl Verb + to... and -ing units 55-57 UNIT 54 54.2 Complete the sentences for each situation. í Lock the door. V- Why don't you come and stay with us for a few days? Jř% <( Yes, I'd love to. 1 - She told .him to lock, .the door. They invited him........ 3 4 5 ( Can I use your phone? ]>■ ^Nol] (Be careful^ W|$> (Can you give me a hand?)> ^ftj^ She wouldn't let %J^j Don't worry. I will.] She warned ■Cff%J <^ Yes, of course. ] He asked..... Complete these sentences 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 He looks older when he wears glasses. Glasses make......................................... 5 I think you should know the truth. I want............................................................. 6 Don't let me forget to phone my sister. Remind.................................................. 7 At first I didn't want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me. Sarah persuaded................................................................................................................. 8 My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. My lawyer advised.......................................................................................................... 9 I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. I was warned....................................................................................................................... 10 If you've got a car, you are able to travel round more easily. Having a car enables........................................................................................................ Put the verb in the right form: -ing or infinitive (with or without to). 1 She doesn't allow .. smoking,. m the house, (smoke) 2 I've never been to Iceland but I'd like...........................................there, (go) 3 I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me...........................................? (do) 4 She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me...........................................it. (read) 5 We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed ............................................(go) 6 Where would you recommend me...........................................for my holidays? (go) 7 I wouldn't recommend...........................................in that restaurant. The food is awful, (eat) 8 The film was very sad. It made me............................................(cry) 9 Carol's parents always encouraged her...........................................hard at school, (study) 109