CONTENIDOS

UNIDAD 1
Catenative verbs: Verbs followed by non-finite verb forms: to-, bare infinitives, ed- and ing-
participles. Semantic implications of catenative patterns.
Reported Speech: Direct and indirect speech. Tense changes. Statements. Indirect wh-questions
and yes/no questions. Commands, offers and requests. Reporting verbs.

Profesoras: Norma Susana Perié (Comisión A) y Carmen Irrazábal (Comisión B)

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Catenative means chain-like or linking. Ordinary verbs which are followed by non-finite forms of
other ordinary verbs are called catenative. For example:

She likes reading.

Catenative verb + linked – ing form

In this case the non-finite form is the –ing form, one of the
four non-finite forms which catenative verbs link with.

The bare infinitive: I dare say

The to infinitive: I want to say

The –ing form: He started talking

The –ed or –en form: “Don’t get lost,” he said.

The non-finite forms can follow transitive verbs and their objects:

V + O + bare infinitive: I saw him leave.

V + O + to infinitive: He advised me to see a doctor.

V + O + -ing form: They heard the baby crying.

V + O + -ed / -en form: She wants her car repaired before the weekend.

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1. Let’s go to the cinema. (go)

2. Let’s ………………………. out long. (not stay out)

3. Let’s …………………. , shall we? (go out)

4. Don’t let’s …………………. home yet. (go)

5. Let XYZ …………………. a triangle. (be)

6. Let me …………………. that letter for you. (post)

7. They didn’t let her …………………. jeans. (wear)

8. He made me ……………………. the mess. (clear up)

9. That T-shirt makes you …………………. younger. (look)

10. I was made …………………. floors. (scrub)

11. I’d rather …………………. for a walk in the rain than …………………. nothing at all. (go,do)

12. I’d rather …………………. anything if you don’t mind. (not have)

13. I don’t really want to see that play. I’d sooner …………………. at home. (stay)

14. You’d better …………………. what you think. (not say)

15. It’s late. I think we’d better …………………. (go)

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FLASH TEST 1 (SELF-ASSESSMENT TIME)

These review exercises bring together all the grammar points in the unit. They will show
you how much you know and if you need more practice. Give yourself one point for each
correct answer and once you have finished check which the overall mark of the test is.
Good luck!

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KEY to FLASH TEST 1
Now check your answers.

31 – 32 points 10 (ten)

28 – 30 points 9 (nine)

25 – 27 points 8 (eight)

22 – 24 points 7 (seven)

19 – 21 points 6 (six)

FLASH TEST 2

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KEY to FLASH TEST 2

Now check your answers.

20 points 10 (ten)

18 – 19 points 9 (nine)

16 – 17 points 8 (eight)

14 – 15 points 7 (seven)

12 – 13 points 6 (six)

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REPORT ORDERS, REQUESTS AND ADVICE

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USES OF THE TO-INFINITIVE IN INDIRECT SPEECH

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REPORTING VERB PATTERNS

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FLASH TEST 1 (SELF-ASSESSMENT TIME)

These review exercises bring together all the grammar points in the unit. They will show
you how much you know and if you need more practice. Give yourself one point for each
correct answer and once you have finished check which the overall mark of the test is.
Good luck!

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KEY to FLASH TEST 1
Now check your answers.

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 50 points 10 (ten)

45 – 49 points 9 (nine)

40 – 44 points 8 (eight)

35 – 39 points 7 (seven)

30 – 34 points 6 (six)

FLASH TEST 2

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KEY to FLASH TEST 2
Now check your answers.
20 points 10 (ten)

18 – 19 points 9 (nine)

16 – 17 points 8 (eight)

14 – 15 points 7 (seven)

12 – 13 points 6 (six)

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de consulta mencionadas en 7.1 y 7.2. Instituto Superior
▪ Foley, M. and Hall, Diane. (2012). MyGrammarLab Intermediate B1/B2. Pearson Education Limited.
England

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