Verb Object Infinitive SN 117 Verb Object Infinitive

Verb+ Object + Infinitive SN 117

Verb + Object + Infinitive � This is a verb pattern that we saw with some of the vocabulary in 131 -132 ◦ ADVISE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB I advise you to pay in advance. ◦ CONVINCE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB The client convinced me to give him a discount. ◦ ENCOURAGE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB My parents encouraged us to save our money. ◦ FORCE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB You cannot force clients to accept a renewal.

Verb + Object + Infinitive � Also from vocabulary in 131 -132 ◦ INVITE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB How many times have they invited you to go out for happy hour? ◦ ORDER + SOMEONE + TO + VERB Did he order you to come in early? ◦ REMIND + SOMEONE + TO + VERB Our teacher reminded us to practice the structures. ◦ TELL + SOMEONE + TO + VERB Tell students not to be nervous.

Verb + Object + Infinitive � Here are some NEW verbs like this: ◦ ALLOW + SOMEONE + TO + VERB When did your mother allow you to go out by yourself? ◦ CAUSE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB Why did he cause the client to doubt his ability? ◦ GET + SOMEONE + TO + VERB (like ‘cause to’) The executive got his subordinate to do the presentation in English. ◦ HIRE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB We won’t hire employees to do nothing.

Verb + Object + Infinitive � More NEW verbs like this: ◦ PERMIT + SOMEONE + TO + VERB Google permits employees to take unlimited vacation. ◦ REQUIRE + SOMEONE + TO + VERB The doctor required the patient to eat only vegetables.

Verb + (Object) + Infinitive � There also some verbs that can have an OPTIONAL object. ◦ ASK + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB He asked to leave the meeting. He asked me to leave the meeting. ◦ CHOOSE + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB The manager chose to give the presentation today. The manager chose me to give the presentation today. ◦ EXPECT + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB Our teacher expects to practice the structures. Our teacher expects us to practice the structures. ◦ NEED + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB We need to make an exception. We need them to make an exception.

Verb + (Object) + Infinitive � There also some verbs that can have an OPTIONAL object. ◦ PREPARE + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB They had prepared to stay overnight. The doctor prepared me to stay overnight. ◦ WANT + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB She wanted to close down the branch. She wanted them to close down the branch. ◦ WOULD LIKE + (SOMEONE) + TO + VERB The client would like to review the conditions. The client would like you to review the conditions.