Look at sentences 1–9 below and underline the verb + verb combinations. 1 We always expect to hear English. 2 I always want to talk to local people. 3 I love walking when I go on holiday. 4 I always seem to take hundreds and hundreds of photos. 5 I usually choose to go to a warm place. 6 I enjoy travelling in wild places. 7 If you decide to go walking, a rucksack is easier to carry. 8 It’s best to avoid carrying too much money. 9 I need to write things down.
1. We always expect to hear English.
The verb + verb combination here is "expect to hear." The verb "expect" is followed by the infinitive verb "to hear."
2. I always want to talk to local people.
The verb + verb combination here is "want to talk." The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive verb "to talk."
3. I love walking when I go on holiday.
In this sentence, the verb + verb combination is "love walking." The verb "love" is followed by the gerund "walking."
4. I always seem to take hundreds and hundreds of photos.
The verb + verb combination in this sentence is "seem to take." The verb "seem" is followed by the infinitive verb "to take."
5. I usually choose to go to a warm place.
Here, the verb + verb combination is "choose to go." The verb "choose" is followed by the infinitive verb "to go."
6. I enjoy travelling in wild places.
In this sentence, the verb + verb combination is "enjoy travelling." The verb "enjoy" is followed by the gerund "travelling."
7. If you decide to go walking, a rucksack is easier to carry.
The verb + verb combination in this sentence is "decide to go." The verb "decide" is followed by the infinitive verb "to go."
8. It’s best to avoid carrying too much money.
Here, the verb + verb combination is "avoid carrying." The verb "avoid" is followed by the gerund "carrying."
9. I need to write things down.
The final sentence doesn't contain a verb + verb combination. The verb "need" is followed by the infinitive verb "to write."
To summarize, the sentences with their corresponding verb + verb combinations are:
1. We always expect to hear English.
2. I always want to talk to local people.
3. I love walking when I go on holiday.
4. I always seem to take hundreds and hundreds of photos.
5. I usually choose to go to a warm place.
6. I enjoy travelling in wild places.
7. If you decide to go walking, a rucksack is easier to carry.
8. It’s best to avoid carrying too much money.
9. I need to write things down.