Grammar HELP! Chapter

10-2  p4

Pattern 4:  Verb + Noun or Pronoun + Infinitive Phrase

 

Many children want their parents to spend more time with them.
                  verb + noun or pronoun + infinitive phrase           
want  + their parents       to do

Fix It!

 

WHERE'S THE ERROR?

 Solution:       They don't want their names to appear in the paper.

Try It Yourself!

There are errors with gerunds and infinitive phrases in these sentences.  Use the Pattern 4 above to help you write and say each sentence correctly.  You'll find the answers in the Answer Key.  

WHERE'S THE ERROR?

1.  ... told us not to look ....
2.  ... will teach people to be kind and honest.
3.  ... want that people to know...

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