English Grammar: Verb Patterns, Collocations, and Tenses

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# 📘 English Grammar & Usage Guide ## 🧠 Verb Patterns (Very Important) In English, some verbs are followed by specific structures. These patterns must be learned because they do not always follow logical rules. ### ✔ Verb + Preposition + -ing After certain verbs and expressions, we use: **preposition + verb (-ing)** Examples: * insist on doing * look forward to doing * be used to doing * think about doing Example sentences: * She insisted on paying for dinner. * I’m looking forward to seeing you. * He is used to working long hours. --- ### ✔ Verb + -ing Some verbs are always followed directly by **-ing**: Examples: * deny doing * avoid doing * enjoy doing * consider doing Example: * He denied taking the money. --- ### ✔ Fixed Structure with -ing Some expressions always use **-ing**: * It’s no use doing * Would you mind doing Examples: * It’s no use worrying about it. * Would you mind opening the window? --- ## 📌 Collocations (Natural Word Combinations) Collocations are words that naturally go together in English. These combinations are very important for sounding natural. Examples: * once and for all * end with something * highly reliable * retrace your steps * in the vicinity * ...