smoke in the kitchen

I'd like you to stop cooking please!

Verb + Object + Infinitive

In this third verb pattern, we use an object (a person or thing) between the verb and the infinitive:

homeless

The man begged me to give him money.

teacher

The teacher allowed the student to go to the washroom.

friends

Let's invite George to come with us.

This verb pattern is possible with the following verbs: 

  • advise
  • allow
  • invite
  • order
  • remind
  • tell
traveller

My father advised me to travel for a year before starting university.

siblings

Mom, could you tell my sister to be quiet please?

secretry

Would you please remind me to call Jeff?


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