Representing thinking, perceiving, liking and desiring
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Using verb patterns to represent
likes and dislikes |
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Verb followed by a noun group
The verbs in this category can be followed by a noun group 
which represents the thing which is loved,
tolerated, admired, etc:
From the existing elevated walkway, visitors can admire the garden and
the harbour view. (SCMP 30/5/94)
Here is a list of common verbs which can be followed by a noun or a noun group:
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admire  |
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enjoy |
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love |
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not stand |
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adore |
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fancy |
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marvel at |
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tolerate |
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not bear |
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favour |
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mind |
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value |
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begrudge |
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fear |
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miss |
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welcome |
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not care for |
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hate |
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prefer |
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will not have |
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detest |
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like |
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put up with |
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dislike |
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live for |
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relish |
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dread |
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loathe |
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respect |
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A small number of verbs, eg like, prefer, hate, can be followed by
a noun group plus adjective:
I like my coffee black.
Introduction
Participants associated with
attitude verbs
Grammatical patterns
associated with the phenomenon
Verb followed by a noun group
Verb followed by the -ing
form
Verb followed by the to-infinitive
Verb followed by an object
and the -ing form
Verb followed by an object
and the to-infinitive
Verb followed by a that
clause
Ellipsis with attitude verbs
Present simple v present
continuous tense
A note on the order of
participants
