Verb patterns

I want to buy a car

I hate driving in the city centre

Verb + to + verb

Verb + verb + ing

Verb + preposition + verb +ing

Verb + object + verb

I want to work with Dr. Lever

Helen has decided to go away

I enjoy studying English

She hates driving

He specialises in helping children

Michal is thinking about cooking dinner

Dad let me keep the cat

She made me say sorry

I like to swim every day = I think it is a good idea to do this

I like swimming every day = I enjoy the activity. It gives me pleasure

I hate to tell you this = I am sorry to tell you this

I hate flying = I do not like this activity