Representing thinking, perceiving, liking and desiring

Students' problems

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Introduction

This file provides information about some of the problems that students have with certain verbs which represent our mental reactions to the world .

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Introduction
Patterns associated with report structures
Problems associated with the that clause
Choosing between to-infinitive and the -ing form
Inappropriate use of distancing devices
Problems with the order of participants
Metaphorical meanings
Problems with wish and hope