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Verbs

To do or doing

Learn the pattern with each verb: want to do, enjoy doing. Prepositions are normally followed by -ing.

Rule and examples

Example I want to read. I enjoy reading.

Exercises with answers

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  1. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (play) tennis.

    1. I want to play tennis.
    2. I want playing tennis.
    3. I want plays tennis.
    4. I want play tennis.
    Show the answer

    I want to play tennis.

  2. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (watch) a film.

    1. I want watching a film.
    2. I want watch a film.
    3. I want to watch a film.
    4. I want watches a film.
    Show the answer

    I want to watch a film.

  3. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (build) a robot.

    1. I want building a robot.
    2. I want builds a robot.
    3. I want build a robot.
    4. I want to build a robot.
    Show the answer

    I want to build a robot.

  4. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (choose) a game.

    1. I want choose a game.
    2. I want to choose a game.
    3. I want choosing a game.
    4. I want chooses a game.
    Show the answer

    I want to choose a game.

  5. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (drink) some water.

    1. I want drink some water.
    2. I want drinks some water.
    3. I want drinking some water.
    4. I want to drink some water.
    Show the answer

    I want to drink some water.

  6. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (send) a message.

    1. I want sending a message.
    2. I want to send a message.
    3. I want sends a message.
    4. I want send a message.
    Show the answer

    I want to send a message.

  7. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (wear) a jacket.

    1. I want to wear a jacket.
    2. I want wears a jacket.
    3. I want wearing a jacket.
    4. I want wear a jacket.
    Show the answer

    I want to wear a jacket.

  8. Complete the pattern after want.

    I want ___ (find) a clue.

    1. I want to find a clue.
    2. I want finding a clue.
    3. I want find a clue.
    4. I want finds a clue.
    Show the answer

    I want to find a clue.

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