English Language Learning - Class 12-3: A Verb Followed by a Noun + an Infinitive

He wanted his friend to move faster.

Rule:

Use a verb followed by a noun + infinitive when a person/animal wants another person/animal to do a specific action.

*Note: a pronoun can come before the noun.

Examples:

1. The teacher wanted her students to speak.

2. Mike asked Tom to leave.

3. The dog wants you to give him a treat.

Sentence Structure Formula:

verb + noun + verb(infinitive) Susan asked Richard to donate money.

Exercise

to practice

to dig

to sing

to learn

to deposit

Exercise 1: Using the phrases in the box. Complete each sentence with the correct infinitive form.

1. The coach wanted his athletes to practice.

2. My teacher wanted me ________________.

3. The banker wanted me ________________, not withdrawal.

4. The gardener wanted me ________________.

5. The music teacher wanted me ________________.

Intermediate English