To infinitive OR –ing
It’s no use- used to say that you are going to stop
doing something because you do not think it will be successful.
It’s no use talking to
Rick, he’s very stubborn.
It’s no use disturbing
Mike when he’s angry.
It’s no use wasting
money in unimportant things.
It’s no use going to
the clubs when you have exams.
Eager to- very keen and
excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to
do
Patricio is eager to
learn new things.
Ludwig was eager to
take part in the competition.
Teenagers are eager to
go out together.
I’m eager to go on a
trip this holiday.
It+ be+ adj.
It’s important
to vote in the
local elections.
It’d be nice to see you as soon as possible.
It’s necessary to take difficult obstacles into
account.
It’s encouraging to see inspiring people.
It’s terrible to hear such bad news.
Too + adj + to + verb
He’s too important
to be forgotten.
It’s too dark inside to see.
My archenemy is to disagreeable to be trusted.
Adj. + enough + to inf
Miguel is clever enough to get a very good result.
Ernie is nice enough to be in good terms with his
rivals.
The party was fun enough to pay for it.
He’s empathetic enough to understand them.
Ready + to
I’m ready to go.
I’m ready to hear the truth
I need to make you see what happened.
MAKE
- Anyone can make a mistake.
- I can’t make a decision just yet.
- I need to make a quick phone call.
- You could have made more effort to talk to him.
- He made no attempt to apologize.
- Could I make a suggestion?
- There are a few points I’d like to make.
- The police were called but no arrests were made.
- I suppose we should make a start on cleaning this
room.
- Stop making such a fuss!
DO
- Have you done your homework yet?
- You need to do more exercise.
- It’s a pleasure doing business with you.
- It’s your turn to do the dishes.
- Students are under considerable pressure to do well.
- This will do nothing for (=will not improve) Jamie’s
confidence
- A week in the countryside will do you good (=make
you feel better).
- What do you do for a living (=as your job)?
Hope + TO
Mind + –ing
Hate + -ing
Decide + to
Causative form
Have/get something done
Yesterday I had my car washed.
Have someone do something for you
This I had a friend give me a lift
Plumber
Deadline
I stopped to
check my messages.
I stopped checking my messages.
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