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  2. Gerund - Wikipedia

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    4.6.2.1 Patterns 4a and 3a: ... Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Verbs followed by either "gerund" or bare infinitive pattern

  3. Catenative verb - Wikipedia

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    This second subordinated verb can be in either the infinitive (both full and bare) or gerund forms. An example appears in the sentence He deserves to win the cup, where "deserve" is a catenative verb which can be followed directly by another verb, in this case a to-infinitive construction. [1]

  4. Uses of English verb forms - Wikipedia

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    Many uses of gerunds are thus similar to noun uses of the infinitive. Uses of gerunds and gerund phrases are illustrated below: As subject or predicative expression: Solving problems is satisfying. My favorite activity is spotting butterflies. As object of certain verbs that admit such constructions: I like solving problems. We tried restarting ...

  5. Infinitive - Wikipedia

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    Infinitive (abbreviated INF) is a linguistics term for certain verb forms existing in many languages, most often used as non-finite verbs.As with many linguistic concepts, there is not a single definition applicable to all languages.

  6. English verbs - Wikipedia

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    The base form or plain form of an English verb is not marked by any inflectional ending.. Certain derivational suffixes are frequently used to form verbs, such as -en (sharpen), -ate (formulate), -fy (electrify), and -ise/ize (realise/realize), but verbs with those suffixes are nonetheless considered to be base-form verbs.

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Friday, December 13

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    1. These are commonly found in myths, legends and stories. 2. These are used to sort/organize digital messages. 3. Fizzy beverages with a sharp, zesty taste. 4. The words in this category sound ...

  8. List of English irregular verbs - Wikipedia

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    Weak, class 1: With coalescence of dentals and vowel shortening bring – brought – brought: Weak, class 1, subclass (i) The past and past participle show the effects of the Germanic spirant law. The present form descends originally from a separate strong verb built on the same root. [1] build – built – built overbuild – overbuilt ...

  9. Here's the Christmas town where Santa’s elves answer ... - AOL

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    Every Christmas season, letters to Santa flood in from kids around the world — but in Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers become Santa’s elves to ensure every child gets a reply.. This small town ...