Verb + object + TO-infinitive
| Verbs followed by an object and the to-infinitive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| advise allow ask beg cause choose |
command convince enable encourage expect force |
hire instruct invite need order permit |
persuade prepare promise remind require tell |
threaten urge want warn wish would like |
My GP advised me to see a specialist.
Could you ask her to copy this letter for me?
She begged him not to leave her.
The colonel commanded his men to charge.
How can we encourage a baby to use the toilet rather than his potty?
Do you expect me to believe you?
The teacher instructed the students to line up in pairs.
I've invited Jill to come to dinner on Saturday.
After days of pointless fighting, the general ordered the marines to withdraw.
I tried to persuade them to stay, but they said they were too tired.
I reminded Andy to bring a bottle of wine and some snacks.
The doctor told me to give up smoking.
The opposition urged the government to take action immediately.
The professor warned us to be diligent with our weekly assignments.
Verbs followed by an object and a to-infinitive can also be passive:
The students were instructed to line up in pairs.
After days of pointless fighting, the marines were ordered to withdraw.
I was told to give up smoking.
