Lesson 129

In English, if a verb is followed immediately by another verb, what form must the second verb be?

In English, if a verb is followed immediately by another verb, the second verb must be either an infinitive or a gerund

Tell me some verbs that are followed by an infinitive ("to+")

promise, fail, ask, agree, refuse, manage

Tell me some verbs that are followed by a gerund ("+ing')

consider, finish, deny, avoid, practise, miss

Is the verb "promise" followed by an infinitive or a gerund?

The verb "promise" is followed by an infinitive.

Is the verb "consider" followed by an infinitive or a gerund?

The verb "consider" is followed by a gerund?

Give me an example with promise

He promised to try harder next time

Give me an example with consider

You should consider buying a new car.

What's the main unit of currency in America?

The main unit of currency in America is the dollar.

When we speak about driving a car, what's the opposite of "to slow down"?

When we speak about driving a car, the opposite of "to slow down" is "to speed up".

What's the difference between a nail and a screw?

The difference between a nail and a screw is that we hammer a nail into something with a hammer, whereas we screw a screw into something by turning it with a screwdriver.

What's the minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis?

The minimum number of people necessary for a game of tennis is two.