| [+ that] |
the word is followed by a
'that clause', and the word 'that' must be included |
boast, evidence, essential
It is essential that she gets this message.
|
| [+ (that)] |
the word is followed by a 'that' clause
but the word 'that' does not have to be used |
hope, amazed, doubt
I hope that the bus won't be late.
I hope the bus won't be late. |
| [+ doing sth] |
the word is followed by a verb
in the -ing form |
enjoy, busy, difficulty
I enjoy going to the beach |
| [+ to do sth] |
the word is followed by a verb
in the infinitive |
confidence, careful, decide
I didn't have the confidence to speak up. |
| [+ for/of, etc doing
sth] |
the word is followed by a preposition
(e.g. for/of) and then a verb in the -ing form |
apologize, idea, guilty
She apologized for being late. |
| [+ question word] |
the verb or adjective is followed
by a question word (e.g. who, what, how) |
ask, certain
I'm not certain who to ask. |
| [used in questions and negatives] |
the word is used in questions
and negative sentences |
mind, much, yet
Do you mind if I come in?
I haven't seen him yet. |