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Tell someone something
Use tell + person + information; do not normally use tell about without an object when using this pattern.
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I told him the problem.
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She told me the news.
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Tell me the truth.
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132.
Explain something to someone
Use explain + thing + to + person.
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Can you explain this to him?
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She explained the process to us.
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Explain the problem to me.
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133.
Suggest + -ing
Use suggest + verb-ing to recommend an action.
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He suggested going by bus.
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She suggested taking a break.
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I suggest waiting.
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134.
Suggest that + clause
Use suggest that + subject + base verb or normal tense depending on the variety and context.
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They suggested that we leave early.
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She suggested that he call later.
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I suggest that we wait.
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135.
Recommend + -ing / noun
Use recommend + verb-ing or a noun to give a recommendation.
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They recommended trying the restaurant.
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She recommends this book.
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I recommend taking the train.
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136.
Let + object + base verb
Use let + person + base verb to allow someone to do something.
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Please let me know.
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She let him speak.
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Let me help.
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137.
Make + object + base verb
Use make + person/thing + base verb when someone causes another person to do something.
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That song makes me feel happy.
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The news made him worry.
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You make me laugh.
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138.
Help + object + (to) verb
Use help + person + base verb or to-infinitive.
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He helped us to finish the work.
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She helped me understand.
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Can you help me carry this?
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139.
Want + object + to-infinitive
Use want + person + to + verb when expressing a desire for someone else to act.
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They want us to finish today.
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She wants me to come.
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I want you to listen.
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140.
Tell + object + to-infinitive
Use tell + person + to + verb for instructions or advice.
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I told them to be careful.
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She told me to call later.
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Tell him to wait.
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