Maria wants to learn how to speak English better.
I want to get some coffee.
I want get coffee. XXX
I want getting coffee. XXX
I want got coffee. XXX
PAST TENSE
wanted + to vvv
I wanted to get coffee.
Maria wanted to learn how to speak English better.
like, love, can't stand, hate, prefer, begin, start, continue
like + to vvv - infinitive
like + vvving - gerund
Joan likes to dance.
Joan likes dancing.
PAST TENSE
William started to do his chemistry homework at 7PM.
William started doing his French homework at 7PM.
Joe started do his homework. XXX
Joe started to doing his homework. XXX
Leah prefers to stay single rather than to get married.
Leah prefers to stay single rather than get married. sounds a little tiny bit more natural
Leah prefers staying single rather than getting married. parallel- match- balance
Leah prefers staying single rather than get married. not a good style
Melissa started singing when she was a little kid.
Leah started to play banjo ten years ago.Matt likes to play bass.
Jon loves talking about drums.
Ryan prefers to play acoustic guitar.
Al loves to play music with them.
The little baby continued to cry even after he had some milk.
The mother continues to worry about her kids even though they are adults.
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like love hate prefer continue start begin can't stand
want
OFTEN PAST TENSE
start/ begin
The puppy started to bark when the UPS guy came to the house.
John began to read his math book but fell asleep in five minutes.
OFTEN FUTURE TENSE
Joan will start to study English Foundations 6 in November.
Canada will begin to legalize marijuana in two weeks.
PRESENT TENSE - present progressive
It is starting to rain.
The little girl is beginning to get upset.
The meeting will begin now.
We will begin to hold the meeting now.
have a meeting
hold a meeting
She began to study karate
She has studied karate since 2006.
She has been studying karate since 2006.
Quiz on Friday
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