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Verb patterns

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    revision (units 30-31 from Advanced Grammar in Use)
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  • I aim ... by the end of this year.
    to V1
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  • I always dread ... because ... .
    Ving
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  • I would like to start ... .
    to V1 / Ving (little difference in meaning)
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  • I'll never forget ... .
    Ving > to V1 / Ving (difference in meaning)
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  • I tried ... , but it didn't work.
    to V1 > to V1 / Ving (difference in meaning) 
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  • My parents taught ... . It is the most important lesson for me.
    object + to V1
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  • I want ... by the end of the summer.
    to V1 > (object) + to V1
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  • I wish (someone) ... .
    object + to V1 > (object) + to V1
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  • Recently I've discovered ... .
    object + Ving
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  • I can't stand ... because ... .
    Ving > (object) + Ving
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  • I dislike (someone) ... since it's extremely annoying.
    object + Ving > (object) + Ving
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  • Last time I visited a zoo I saw ... .
    object + bare infinitive / Ving
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