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English verb patterns: verbs followed by objects and clauses

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After a main verb, choose the form that belongs to that verb. Decide and hope are often followed by to plus a base verb. Enjoy and avoid are followed by an -ing form. Ask and tell can take an object plus to plus a base verb. Say, think, and wonder can introduce a clause.

The team decided to delay the launch.
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