Verb patterns 4 and 5
Short Answer Questions
1. Type in the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
My dad made me (study) last night.
2. You must type the sentence completely and correctly.
Please permit John (have) your book.
3. Don't type in the parentheses.
We need to help Mary (move) this weekend.
4. I can't allow you (have) any extra time.
RULE: The verbs 'allow' and 'permit' use a 'to' plus a verb if they have a verb following them. That is the infinitive form of the verb.
5. You must (let) me see you tomorrow night.
RULE: The verbs 'make, let, help' just use the simple form of the verb if a verb follows them. This is the infinitive form WITHOUT the 'to.'
6. He had made me (work) all night before he was happy.
HINT: The first verb can be in any tense; these rules control the next verb.
7. John never permits anyone (help) him with his car.
HINT: 'permit' and 'allow' and 'let' all mean the same thing but follow a different rule.
8. Mr. Peterson let his child (go) back home yesterday.
NOTE that these sentence patterns have a subject, a verb, an object, and then another verb. It is the second verb that is controlled by these rules.
9. Paul let his friend (help) him (pack) up his suitcase.
NOTE that you can have more than one verb that needs to be controlled by the rules.
10. I will allow you (permit) the dog (eat) on the floor.
HINT: Don't be confused by more than one verb; just follow the rule that controls each verb.
11. Our schedule permits us (let) the students (leave) early today.
HINT: This one has mixed rules.
12. Andre often allows his dog (walk) without a leash.
13. I will make them (make) their beds everyday.
14. I will have allowed them (make) their beds by the time you get home.
15. NOW review some from verb patterns 1 all the way to 5.
I want (help) you (carry) your bags.
16. NOTE: If you don't remember the rules for patterns 1 to 3, review them.
He enjoyed (work) with you yesterday.
17. He will need (learn) (enjoy) life more.
18. Elvira discussed (leave) college with her advisor.
19. You need to begin (learn) immediately.
20. He will hate (see) you leave so early.
21. Marvin enjoyed (finish) his project early.
22. I will try (help) Harry (complete) the work by tomorrow.
23. I plan (enjoy) (keep) my plants alive.
24. Will you practice (play) your basketball outside?
25. Please permit me (correct) your errors.
(This is the last one--enjoy your day.)