31.
Can for ability
Use can + base verb to talk about present ability.
-
We can solve it.
-
She can speak English.
-
I can swim.
Login to mark as learned
32.
Can't for inability
Use can't + base verb to say that someone is unable to do something.
-
We can't open the file.
-
She can't drive.
-
I can't hear you.
Login to mark as learned
33.
Would for polite language
Use would in polite requests, offers, preferences, and hypothetical situations.
-
I would prefer tea.
-
I would like some water.
-
Would you help me?
Login to mark as learned
34.
Prefer + noun / verb-ing / to-infinitive
Use prefer to express a choice or preference.
-
I prefer to walk.
-
I prefer working alone.
-
I prefer tea.
Login to mark as learned
35.
Like / love / hate + -ing
Use verb-ing after like, love, and hate when talking generally about activities.
-
He hates waiting.
-
She loves cooking.
-
I like reading.
Login to mark as learned
36.
Want / need / plan + to-infinitive
Use to + base verb after want, need, and plan.
-
She plans to travel.
-
We need to leave.
-
I want to learn.
Login to mark as learned
37.
Enjoy + -ing
Use verb-ing after enjoy.
-
We enjoyed talking together.
-
She enjoys learning English.
-
I enjoy reading.
Login to mark as learned
38.
Avoid + -ing
Use verb-ing after avoid.
-
He avoids talking about it.
-
Try to avoid wasting time.
-
Avoid making excuses.
Login to mark as learned
39.
Finish + -ing
Use verb-ing after finish when talking about completing an activity.
-
We finished cleaning.
-
She finished reading the book.
-
I finished working.
Login to mark as learned
40.
Try to + verb
Use try to + base verb when making an effort to do something.
-
She tried to call you.
-
I am trying to improve.
-
Try to speak slowly.
Login to mark as learned