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Verbs + object + infinitive (verbs that are

followed by an object and an infinitive)

ask, request, allow, tell, threaten, want, order,

encourage, invite, warn, persuade, advise, force, expect

Structure: Subject + verb + object + infinitive

Examples:

She asked me to stop calling her.

I requested them to work with us, but they did not

want to.

My parents don’t allow me to go out alone after

midnight.

She told us to leave.

I really wanted you to come to the party.

You can’t order him to do anything; he won’t do it.

Why don’t you encourage her to take up this

course?

Have you invited Ron and Riya to be at the

wedding?

The teacher warned him not to speak in that tone

again.

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