141.
Ask + object + to-infinitive
Use ask + person + to + verb for requests.
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They asked us to come early.
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She asked me to help.
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I asked him to wait.
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142.
Too + adjective + to
Use too + adjective + to + verb when something prevents an action.
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The box is too heavy to lift.
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It is too late to call.
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I am too tired to go.
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143.
Adjective + enough + to
Use adjective + enough + to + verb when something is sufficient for an action.
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The room is big enough to hold everyone.
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She is old enough to drive.
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I am strong enough to carry it.
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144.
Used to vs be used to
Use used to + base verb for a past habit and be used to + noun or verb-ing for familiarity.
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She is used to the traffic.
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I am used to working late.
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I used to play cricket.
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145.
Gerund after prepositions
Use verb-ing after a preposition.
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Thank you for helping me.
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She left without saying goodbye.
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I am interested in learning.
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146.
Verb-ing after go
Use go + activity-ing for common activities.
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I go running on weekends.
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We went swimming.
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Let's go shopping.
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147.
Present participle as description
Use -ing adjectives to describe something that causes a feeling.
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The lesson was confusing.
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The job is challenging.
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The movie is interesting.
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148.
Past participle as feeling
Use -ed adjectives to describe how someone feels.
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We were confused.
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She is tired.
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I am interested.
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149.
Active vs passive focus
Use the passive when the action or result is more important than the person who did it.
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The problem was fixed.
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The door was closed.
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The report was sent yesterday.
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150.
Have something done
Use have + object + past participle when another person does a service for you.
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We had the car serviced.
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She had her hair cut.
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I had my phone repaired.
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