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  Verbs Followed by Infinitives Infinitives are verbs combined with the word "to": to see, to run, to start, etc. You can follow verbs with infinitives. Sometimes the verb has to be in past tense for the sentence to make sense. Verbs Followed by Infinitives Verb Infinitive Verb Followed by Infinitive Sentence Agree To babysit Lou agrees to babysit his cousin. Arrange To stay My parents arranged to stay at a hotel. Ask To go Ro asked to go home. Care To attend Josie doesn't care to attend the party. Choose To wear Maria chooses to wear makeup. Continue To watch The kids continued to watch the movie. Decide To help Larry decided to help his friend. Deserve To know I deserve to know the truth....

  "Used to" indicates that something was repeatedly done in the past, but is not done anymore. The sentence pattern for "used to" is "subject + used to + simple present". Do not add "-s" to the end of the simple present verb tense even if the subject is in singular form. Used To - Past Habits "Used to" indicates that something was repeatedly done in the past, but is not done anymore. ·    Sophie  used to bite  her nails. ·    I  used to play  softball, but I got injured. ·    He  used to gamble , but now he's careful with his money. ·    They  used to eat  lunch with us, but now they think they're too cool. ·    We  used to take  the bus to work. Now we carpool. Used To - Past Facts and Generalizations "Used to" indicates that something was once a fact, but is no longer a true statement. ·    I  used to be  overweight, but now I am skinny. ...

  Continuous Conditional _ 3 Continuous Conditionals are used in hypothetical or imaginary situations. They express what would have happened or would be happening if something were happening in the present, past, or future. Continuous Conditionals - Future Unreal Conditionals + Continuous Future unreal conditionals + continuous make hypothetical statements if something were to happen in the future, what would or may happen because of that. If + were + present participle Would + be   If + past tense Would + be + present participle   Examples: ·    If I  were taking  that class next year, I  would be  very busy with homework. ·    If she  were giving  a presentation next week, she  would be  very nervous. ·    If he  were taking  his ex-girlfriend to the dance, he  would be  so unhappy. ·    If I  were ...

  Continuous Conditional _ 2 Continuous conditionals are used in hypothetical or imaginary situations. They express what would have happened or would be happening if something were happening in the present, past, or future. Continuous Conditionals - Past Unreal Conditionals + Continuous Past unreal conditionals + continuous make hypothetical statements about what was happening at a specific time in the past and what you would have done about it.   If + had been + present participle Would have + past tense   If + had + past tense Would have been + present participle Examples: ·    If I  had been taking  notes in class this whole time, I  would have  passed the test. ·    If she  had been sitting  in that chair this morning, she  would have  gotten hurt. ·    If he  had been playing  in the game last night, we  woul...

  Continuous Conditional _ 1 Continuous conditionals are used in hypothetical or imaginary situations. They express what would have happened or would be happening if something were happening in the present, past, or future. Continuous Conditionals - Present Unreal Conditionals + Continuous Present unreal conditionals + continuous make hypothetical statements about what could be happening right now and what you would be doing about it. If + were + present participle Would be + verb Would be + verb If + were + present participle   Would be + present participle If + were + verb If + were + verb Would be + present participle Examples: ·    If I  were waiting  at the doctor's office, I  would be  late for work. ·    If it  were raining , I  would take  the bus to work. ·    I  would not  go to the p...

  Present Real Conditional Present real conditionals are also known as zero conditionals. The present real conditional expresses a cause or condition and effect or result type relationship. Present real conditionals indicate if or when this happens, that occurs. Present Real Conditionals Present real conditionals make conditional statements then show the result of such statements. Sentences use "if" or "when" to make a statement then express an end result. "If" or "when" can be used to start off a sentence or be used to join two clauses. If/when + simple present clause (condition) Simple present clause (effect or result) Simple present clause (effect or result) If/when + simple present clause (condition)   Examples: ·          If  you mix blue and yellow, you get green. ·          You get green  if  you mix blue an...

  Go + Gerunds "Go" is most often used with an activity that is in gerund form. "Go" is in the present tense. The past tense for "go" is "went". Go + Gerunds - Present Tense Examples: ·    I like to  go swimming . ·    I want to  go camping . ·    I have to  go shopping . ·    I prefer to  go hiking . ·    I asked to  go fishing . ·    Let's  go skiing . Go + Gerunds - Past Tense Go in the present tense Go in the past tense I  go swimming  every morning. I  went swimming  this morning. I  go jogging  in the afternoon. I  went jogging  this afternoon. I  go camping  with my family. I  went camping  last weekend. I  go shopping  every Saturday. I  went shopping yesterday. ...

  A conjunction joins words or groups of words in a sentence. Subordinating Conjunctions Connects words, phrases, or clauses that are independent or equal using "although", "because", "if", "unless", or "whether". Although  - in spite of the fact that Because  - for the reason that If  - in the event that Unless  - except; on the condition that Whether  - if it is true or not ·    She showed up,  although  she felt sick. ·    Although  my mom told me to come home early, I stayed out late. ·    Because  he was smart and worked hard, he was able to make a lot of money. ·    They stopped building the house  because  it was pouring. ·    If  it is sunny tomorrow, we can go to the beach. ·    If  I receive a promotion, you will be the first to know. ·    You will not pass the exam  unless  you get a score of 80 or hig...

  A conjunction joins words or groups of words in a sentence. Subordinating Conjunctions Connects words, phrases, or clauses that are independent or equal using "how", "when", "where", or "while". How  - the way in which When  - at that time Where  - in the place While  - during the time ·    I don't know  how  to use this machine. ·    Can you show me  how  you fixed the computer? ·    The baby started crying  when  the movie started. ·    When  I came in the room, everyone looked at me. ·    He didn't tell anyone  where  he was going. ·    Please tell me  where  you are going. ·    She left  while  I was on the phone. ·    Someone called you  while  you were at the meeting.