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Verb patterns with objects COMMON MISTAKES VERB PATTERNS WITH “WANT”

When the verb “want” is followed by an “Want” should be followed
Some verbs, known as transitive verbs, have objects. When See also: object and an infinitive, it is not formed by an object and infinitive.
with a “that” clause.
these verbs are followed by infinitives or gerunds, the object Types of verbs 49
must come between the verb and the infinitive or gerund. Infinitives and participles 51

VERB WITH OBJECT AND INFINITIVE “Want” can’t be followed
by a “that” clause.
Some verbs that are followed by
an infinitive must also have an
object before that infinitive.
VERB + OBJECT + INFINITIVE
VERB + OBJECT + GERUND PATTERNS

Some verbs that are followed
by a gerund must also have an
object before that gerund.
VERB + OBJECT + GERUND
HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT VERB OBJECT INFINITIVE REST OF SENTENCE

HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT VERB OBJECT GERUND REST OF SENTENCE

FURTHER EXAMPLES

FURTHER EXAMPLES

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