Transitive and intransitive verbs Some verbs must have

Transitive and intransitive verbs Some verbs must have something (an object) after them: She put the cup on the table. Did you bring any money? These verbs are transitive verbs. They are marked in the dictionary with a [ T ]. Other verbs don't need anything after them: They don't want to stay. He fell. These verbs are intransitive verbs. They are marked in the dictionary with an [ I ]. Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive: Did you see the moon last night? [ T ] Can you move, please? I can't see. [ I ] Did you pay the bill? [ T ]Have you paid? [ I ]

Verb patterns Sometimes a verb has to be followed by other grammar words or grammar constructions, for example a preposition, an infinitive verb, or a verb ending '-ing': I apologized to her. [+ to do sth] I promise to help you. [+ doing sth] Have you finished reading the newspaper? [+ to do sth] She asked us to talk quietly. [+ (that)] He told me (that) it was safe. If you are not sure what type of grammar to use after a verb, look up the word in the dictionary. All the grammar codes are explained at Using the dictionary: Grammar labels.

Some specific examples He's always complaining that nobody listens to him. (+ that) Did she say where she was going? ( + question word) He doesn't like watching TV. (+ doing sth) They want to go shopping. ( + to do sth) He brought me some flowers. (+ two objects)