Different kinds of verbs can be followed by different kinds of words and structures. Sometimes, this is a matter of meaning. Sometimes it is a matter of grammatical rules.
Fill in the blanks
1Why are you ............... me like that?
Wrong!
The verb look needs a preposition before its object.
2I would like you to ............... this story.
Wrong!
The verb listen needs the preposition to before its object.
3Let’s ............... your plans.
Wrong!
The verb talk requires a preposition before its object.
4Let’s ............... your plans.
Wrong!
The verb discuss does not take a preposition before its object.
5She ............... the station last night.
Wrong!
Usually a preposition is necessary before an expression of place.
6I enjoy ............... cards.
Wrong!
The verb enjoy is followed by a noun or an ing form.
7I suggest ............... an attorney.
Wrong!
The verb suggest cannot be followed by a to-infinitive.
8The police believe ............... to be dangerous.
Wrong!
A pronoun used as the object should be in its object form.
9I would like you to explain ...............
Wrong!
The verb explain cannot be used with the structure indirect object + direct object.
10Can you suggest ...............?
Wrong!
The verb suggest cannot be used with the structure indirect object + direct object.
11Please describe ...............
Wrong!
The verb describe cannot be used with the structure indirect object + direct object.
12He fell ...............
Wrong!
Fell off is an inseparable phrasal verb.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Why are you looking at me like that?
- I would like you to listen to this story.
- Let’s talk about your plans.
- Let’s discuss your plans.
- She arrived at the station last night.
- I enjoy playing cards.
- I suggest that you consult an attorney.
- The police believe him to be dangerous.
- I would like you to explain your decision to us
- Can you suggest a good cardiologist to me?
- Please describe your new job to us
- He fell off the ladder
