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11.11 verbs that require an accusative construction (i.e. person / thing + infinitive) Some verbs when used in the active require a direct object before the infinitive. There are three typical constructions. X allows Y to do Z.
2. X allows Y to be done.
3. Xis allowed to do Y. Some common verbs that follow all three rules (means they only follow Rules 1 and 2):
advise, ask, encourage, force, oblige, offer, promise, prefer*, request, want, wish, would like allow, enable, permit, predict, expect, forecast YES NO 1 The buildup of large water
masses against the shore forces the water
to move seaward as an undertow. The buildup of large water masses against the shore
forces the water moving seaward as an undertow.
1 A passport
permits the holder to travel across national borders. A passport
permits traveling / to travel across national borders.
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The referees want / have asked / have requested us to make various changes. The referees
want / have asked / have requested we make various changes.
1 I
would like you
to make the following changes I
would like that you make the following changes
2 This software
allows tasks
to be carried out more quickly. This software
allows to carryout b tasks more quickly.
2 The editors expect the
changes to be made before the end of the month. The editors expect that the changes are
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