| Element | FORM: VERBS + DIRECT OBJECT + 'TO' INFINITIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | patterns_with to and -ing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use some verbs of requesting and commanding followed by a direct object and a 'to-'infinitive. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I would like you to come to a picnic on Saturday. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I would like you to come to my office on 16th of May to discuss the terms of the contract. (Poland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Polish; Pass) Your parents want you to go on holiday with them this summer. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Russian; Pass) You asked me to tell you about one of my friends. (Greece; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I would like you to come to a picnic on Saturday. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I would like you to come to my office on 16th of May to discuss the term of contract. (Poland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Polish; Pass) Your parents want you to go on holiday with them this summer. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Russian; Pass) You asked me to tell you about one of my friends. (Greece; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Greek; Pass) |
| Comments | This form is used for requests, commands and reported requests and commands. |
