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Verbos frasales y preposicionales con infinitivos y gerundios en inglés

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Combinaciones de verbos con "ing" en inglés

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Cómo usar "little", "a little", "few" y "a few"

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Pasado continuo en estados pasados en inglés

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Expresar preferencias usando "would rather"

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Preguntas usando palabras con "wh" seguidas de verbos en inglés

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Capítulo IV

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Cómo usar el presente perfecto pasivo con "yet"

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Expresar prohibición usando "(not) allowed to" y "permitted to"

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Combinaciones de verbos con "ing" en inglés

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How are verb-plus-verb combinations used in English?

Verb-plus-verb combinations with the -ing form are a valuable resource in learning English, especially for achieving a more natural and fluent level of expression. Native speakers often use these combinations to create more complex and beautiful sentences. Sound interesting? Let's delve into this crucial topic for mastering the subtleties of English.

What is a verb-plus-verb combination with the -ing form?

In English, two-verb combinations are used where the second verb appears in the -ing form. This type of structure helps to express actions in a more detailed and complex way. Some common examples include:

  • Stop: stop working
  • Seguir: keep playing
  • Consider: consider doing
  • Avoid: avoid doing

As you can see, the second verb always appears in the -ing form. This grammatical pattern will allow you to give a special touch to your expressions.

How do we apply these combinations in context?

By using everyday examples, we can see how these combinations enrich the English expression:

  1. He stopped working on his music project: This indicates that someone is no longer continuing with that activity.

  2. He kept playing the piano until 4 a.m.: This suggests persistence in an activity, perhaps against the patience of his neighbors.

  3. I considered making a second trip to Europe: Here an intention or thought is expressed, not necessarily carried out yet.

  4. I want to avoid making the trip harder than necessary: Shows a desire to prevent difficulties in a future activity.

These sentences not only show the proper structure, but also how to introduce nuances of meaning.

How to practice these structures?

Now it's your turn to practice. Try writing sentences using verb-plus-verb combinations with the -ing form. Be creative and add context to them. Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Michael stopped playing tennis because he hated it.
  • Jennifer suggested going to the park this weekend, but we didn't want to go.
  • Have you finished your homework?

A good practice is to write a short paragraph using at least five different combinations. Use tools like ChatGPT to review your sentences and improve the accuracy of your grammar.

Remember, constant practice will get you closer and closer to being a fluent and confident English speaker - there's no limit to what you can achieve!

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Today in the morning, I started learning about phrasal verbs. I really like studying english and I want improving my listening and writing skills. Besides, I enjoy listening to music in english as well as I love watching movies.

We combine multiple verbs with the second verb in -ing form to create a more complex sense of self-expression.
Stop working.
Keep playing.
Consider doing.
Avoid making.
Stop playing.
Suggested going.
Finish doing.

-My best friend has been living in Madrid since last year, we talk almost every single day, but I admit missing him as he is like a brother to me. We used to do everything together, however, skateboarding brought us together from the beginning. For 4 years, we never gave up on skating and it felt like being part of a new family. Even though he's now farther away, he still keeps skating a little and we'll enjoy doing things like skating and traveling across Europe ASAP with our other brother, JD!
**Combinaciones de verbos con "ing" en inglés.** Challenge: \- Michael \_avoided playing\_ tennis because he hated it. \- Jennifer \_suggested\_ to the park this weekend, but we didn’t want to go. \- Have you \_finished making\_ your homework yet? Activity: Write a short paragraph using 5 verb + verb combinations and put it in the chat. Use ChatGTP to correct your errors. This week, I want to try to start reading more. I need to remember to finish my homework before watching the series. Sometimes, I enjoy listening to music while studying to help me concentrate. I plan to start practicing speaking English with my niece Felipe next week. Lastly, I hope to continue to improve my writing by writing in my journal every day.

“Combinations of verbs with “ing” in English”

I STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF THE LOUD NOISE. I TOLD MY BOYFRIEND TO AVOID MAKING NOISE, BUT HE CONTINUED PLAYING THE DRUMS. I SUGGESTED HE LEAVE, BUT HE DECIDED TO CONTINUE PLAYING HER INSTRUMENT. IN THE END I COULDN’T FINISH MY WORK.

* Lucas avoided answering his mom’s questions by pretending to be asleep. * They kept laughing during the serious meeting, and the manager wasn’t happy about it. * Instead of doing his homework, David spent the whole afternoon playing video games. * We considered moving to a smaller apartment to save money, but we haven’t decided yet.
"It's Sunday. I just finished planning my next week. I made lunch for the next three days; on Tuesday and Friday, I'll be ordering food for delivery. My calendar looks full of activities, so I'm thinking of canceling some meetings in order to achieve some goals for this month. I've stopped doing extra hours at the office, so I hope to have more time for myself in the evenings; I love watching TV series and movies at night."
*He stopped playing video games because he wanted to focus on his studies. His friends suggested going to the library together to stay motivated. After they finish going through their assignments, they plan to grab a coffee. He tries to avoid making excuses for procrastinating and has even considered doing a daily schedule to stay organized.*
He stopped playing video games because he wanted to focus on his studies. His friends suggested going to the library together to stay motivated. After they finish going through their assignments, they plan to grab a coffee. He tries to avoid making excuses for procrastinating and has even considered doing a daily schedule to stay organized.
I stopped working on myself when I considered giving my little cat more love. I was watching my cat sleep, and I said, 'God, this cat needs more love. So, sir, that's why I didn't do my homework
**My short story** I will tell you a short story from when I was a child. Please, **keep doing** what you're doing; just listen to me. I **had been studying** so hard when she **suggested going** to the school at night. She **enjoyed making** a plan to avoid the guard. All the time I **considered stopping** but I was in love...
Yesterday I stopped dancing because my legs hurt me a lot, it is because I usually practice running in the mornings and start eating less carbohydrates , tomorrow I’m swimming in the new Mall , I finish working in my previous work I was so stressful there then I stop working in this place Review by ChatGPT Yesterday, I stopped dancing because my legs hurt a lot. This is because I usually run in the mornings and have started eating fewer carbohydrates. Tomorrow, I’m going swimming at the new mall. I finished working at my previous job because it was very stressful, so I decided to leave that place.
* I started working out today. * He has enjoy today's running. * They come in mumbling a song. * I don't avoid making mistakes, I try doing my best. * I started consuming a lot of English content.
"I wanted to watch a movie with my son, but he didn't want to. I felt a little sad, so I decided to go to the park. At that moment, I kept watching the forecast and the beautiful birds. Then, I wanted to eat a dessert, so I bought an ice cream.
I stopped watching TV series because I get a headache. I want to go to my bed. I stopped playing with my hands and walked into my room.
**This year, I started learning new things. I felt confused because I couldn’t find a clear path. Now, I just keep watching videos that help improve my work. I understand that gaining knowledge takes time, but practice is necessary to succeed. I hope that each course helps motivate me every day.**
Native English speakers often combine multiple verbs with the second verb in -ing form. ### Examples * *She stopped **working** on her music project.* * *He kept **playing** piano until 4 am.* * *I consider **doing** a second trip to Europe.* * *“I want to avoid **making** the journey harder than it needs to be.”* ### Challenge * Michael **stopped** **playing** tennis because he hated it. * Jennifer **considered going** to the park this weekend, but we didn’t want to go. * Have you **finished doing** your homework yet? ### Activity **Write a short paragraph using 5 verb + verb combinations and put it in the chat** Today was a good day. First, I **considered eating** tacos, but then I remembered I didn’t have any meat, so I **ended up going** to a restaurant. It was a nice traditional Mexican place, and I was deeply **engrossed in reading** the menu when the waitress came over to take my order. As I **started telling** her my order, I looked at her and was speechless, she was beautiful, and I even forgot what I was going to say! I quickly looked away to calm myself and **finished giving** my order. I couldn’t **stop thinking** about her while I was eating, so I decided to ask for her phone number, and I got it! I was so happy, I danced on my way out of the restaurant.
Yesterday, I was sitting on a bench in the park waiting for Maria. Suddenly, a woman appeared and fell down on the grass. I got up and helped her. Then, people arrived to see what had happened. Fortunately, the woman was fine and wasn’t hurt. Just at that moment, Maria arrived at the park.
Hello, Platzi Community! I love studying English every day. I recommend watching class videos for 5 or 10 minutes. After that, I keep practicing grammar, listening, and pronunciation with Duolingo, maybe 30 minutes. I avoid losing time on social media. Finally, I don’t give up improving my English
"I enjoy studying English, but sometimes I avoid doing it when I am tired. However, I keep practicing for months. I will consider entering a speaking class and finishing my process by talking."
* She **stop working** on her usic project. * He **keep playing** piano until 4 am. * I **considered doing** a second trip to Europe. * I want to **avoid making** the journey harder that it needs to be. * Avoid making
Today I started studying in math class and then in law class. Now I keep gaining knowledge at the Platzi English school. I stopped learning about programming languages because college takes up a lot of my time, but I plan on resuming it soon. I just need to focus on getting better organized
I finished writing my homework. I hate arriving late. I like playing soccer. I avoid drinking if i have to drive. I practice listening to music in English.
I wake up early. I look forward to meeting my new friend; she is Ana. She enjoys eating at street food stalls, but she avoids walking too much. However, I am good at cooking, so I invited her to my house.
When I started working every day, I needed energy to solve complex problems and handle business strategies. For this reason, I continue to drink my "Mate" to avoid falling asleep and to get a boost of energy. It’s better than Red Bull because it provides not just temporary energy but sustained energy throughout the day. Thank God Argentinians continue to choose Mate. * I love you chatgpt\*
All right, let's try to do it in order to complete the activity. Today I woke up early because I wanted learning new things, now, I'm here watching this video. I started taking this course cause is something that I needed doing as soon as possible, every week I was putting off this task.
This month is perfect for me to **start setting** the christmas show for my business because in September I'll **be travelling** out of the country. So I've just started buying the clothing fabrics for the musicians dresses, also I **decided choosing** quite a different repertory in order to get the band to sound more likely to a Colombian show, my partner **suggested making** all the artistic stuff earlier this year so she can **begin Seling** as soon as posible. This is going to be a beautiful and wealthy christmas.****
When I was in Cartagena, I realized that people on the coast sell clothes at quite expensive prices. I was looking to buy some souvenirs for my parents and I stopped to check some items near the beach. My girlfriend advised me to avoid eating at Demetrio's restaurant because the food there is not affordable, so we preferred eating in the center of the city. We love animals, and Cartagena doesn't permit fishing and hunting. We were so fascinated and happy during this trip.
Activity: Rocky stopped playing with us because he started seeing another dog running in the backyard. Then the other dog started running towards us. After he reached us, he wanted to play but Rocky just wanted sniffing her tail.
When I arrived to live in London, I knew a girl named Paula. She stopped watching TV in a restaurant to come to my table and talk to me. I was excited about that. Paula suggested going somewhere hotter in London, like a bar for example, and we went to a bar called Santa Monica. We began drinking many alcoholic drinks, and when I stopped drinking, I began to lose my memory. That's a big problem. I decided to leave in order to try to get an Uber and go back to my hotel in London. It's a fantastic story because today I will see that girl again
A friend wants to arrange a meeting this weekend, but I was traveling last week and am tired! I have been playing the guitar all day; I didn't hear the phone. I'm sorry. Marichell, my wife, suggested going to a restaurant this weekend.
In my city the weather is very variably, I have a coffe shop in Bogota, for example yesterday I kept selling coffe slushies until 5pm, today I stop making cold drinks for hot drinks as for example capuchinos. I prefer making hot drinks because I use a coffe machine, it's very funny. Today I have a big coat. In adition I lost my class of Barismo because I couldn't find a cab to arrive my destination
today at school, *i stared copying* the homework and new grammar for about 1 hour, later *i practiced speaking* english in front of the class becouse it would give me extra points, 3o minutes later *i stopped doing* that because i had the break ,in the break *i started talking* to my friends i love talking to my firiends
stopped playing suggested going finished doing
I started writing a comment in the comments section of this class, so I stopped being nervous about my spelling and punctuation. After all, ChatGPT is here to give advice, and then I can avoid making more mistakes. You enjoy reading my comment, don't you? Because I enjoyed writing this for you."
I need to start studying Linux courses, so I can begin configuring my own Linux environment. But the issue is that when I stop working, I'm too tired to consider taking a course and I proceed to start playing video games.
I enjoyed working in a home office, but I am considering taking a new job in Lima. I need to talk to people face to face. I admitted that I was happy working from my house, but now I hate it. Some friends suggested applying to whatever job, but I like my currect job I have. I practice speaking to tourist in english and hope to get a similiar job in another country. I can imagine living there and learning about new cultures.
* Mchael stopped playing tennis because he hated it * Jennifer suggested going to the park this weekend, but we didn´t want to go * Have you finished doing your homework yet? All my aswears was wrong, so I copy yours because of practice Chat GPT FIX: Yesterday, I practiced yoga in the morning. I stopped studying because I was tired, but my husband told me that I need to keep still for learning more and more. I understood, so I picked up my book and continued to study again.
* I stopped trying my best because it was hard to explain. * I keep working for the best of me. * I love having a great time with my family.
I have been thinking about my future, and this week I decided to study English and UI/UX again. I am considering taking more courses than before. I will stop playing video games to avoid making the journey harder and longer. It's necessary to stay focused.

On Monday, I wanted to have a high-protein breakfast; however, I felt too lazy to prepare it. So, my partner suggested buying it through a delivery app. I thought it was a great idea! Then, I opened the app but ended up preparing protein pancakes at home since restaurants were closed. I started collecting all the materials needed. After that, I continued putting all the ingredients in the blender. Later, I poured the mixture into a hot pan to cook each pancake. I finished adding fruits and Greek yogurt over my pancakes to enjoy them. It was delicious!

Last weekend, Maria and I were at home. Suddenly, Maria told me, “Hey, let’s go exercise at the park,” but I was so tired because the previous night I had worked for hours. I didn’t stop working until I finished the main job project. So I told her, “Sorry, honey, but I can’t. I’m exhausted. But do you consider watching a movie at home with me? What about keeping resting in the afternoon?” She answered me, “Meh, okay. But next time, we will go trekking in the forest.” “It’s a deal,” I said to her.

After finished my shift, I was feeling sick, so I decided to go to the doctor. He asked me about the activities I had been doing lately and colcluded that I was doing too much, he prescribed some medication and suggested that I stop working for a couple days.
Last month, Maria stopped working. She wants to take a rest and travel around the world, but neither her parents nor her friends support her. I consider buying a car because recently I feel angry taking the subway every day. My mom finished cooking pasta and seafood in only 2 hours. I love going movies with my boyfriend. I stopped reading because my neighbor had a big party; it was noisy.
Corrected by AI "My Mom likes going to the movies, but now I am scared because I can't find my cellphone. I'm sure that when I finished cooking, I put it here. I can't go to the movies if I don't find my phone first. I was about to start searching for it in every inch of my house when, oh, don't bother searching; I found it. It was in my left hand."![](https://static.platzi.com/media/user_upload/image-7158c140-21be-4754-b23f-51ecf26d1dd7.jpg)
  • He finish doing his homework at a Friend’s house.
  • My grandmother avoids making my favorite food because my brothers dont like it.
  • I consider doing my new website

i was in my job this morning, at nine o’clock i had to stop working because the supervisor told us that they need to make a revision to avoid having failures during the procces, he suggested going to take a brunch while they kept making the revision. when they finished doing the revision they told us that the machines was working well and i came back to my work area

  • Michael stopped playing tennis because he hated it.
  • Jennifer kept going to the park this weekend, but we didn’t want to go.
  • Have you considered finishing your homework yet?

my task

  • stop working
  • sugest doing
  • keep making
  • avoid going
  • consider reading

thanks to read =D

I stopped working at 1 a.m. because I was tired
We considered going to a party tomorrow
She has finished playing with his friend
He avoids making some tests
They keep playing until 3 am

I have to stop learning without putting into action what I learn, because it’s like trying to satisfy hunger by just looking at the menu. If you keep staying in the same place, within your comfort zone, you won’t make progress. So, confront your challenges and keep fighting.

For five years, Rachell and Dalia saved enough money to buy a car. When they saw over fifty thousand dollars in the savings account, they realized it was time to stop saving more money and go looking for options.
They decided to schedule a visit to a car dealer for Sunday when they’ll have a lot of time to spend watching nice cars. Once there, they fell in love with a white Chevrolet Camaro, which was bought immediately by them.
After buying the car, they went shopping for some groceries at a local supermarket near their house, surprising every person who looked at that beautiful car. One neighbor asked: “Is that your new car? I love it” to which Dalia answered: “Yes, it is”, followed by Rachell’s comment: “By the way, we should start searching for a garage, we don’t have one”.

My version: Julia just stopped working in the office when she started thinking and finally considered doing something funny. “Why did I stop playing in the park?” she thought. From that day, she started to avoid doing her job and was fired.

Chat GPT correction: Julia had recently quit working in the office when she began contemplating and ultimately contemplated pursuing something amusing. “Why did I cease playing in the park?” she pondered. Ever since that day, she commenced avoiding accomplishing her tasks and subsequently lost her job.

I did suggested doing a family day, but all say me avoid doing this shalls because they’re very ocupaded in their works, my auncle we say , “yours must stopped to thougth in all responsabilities” and start doing more excercise and relaxed plans. This day we’re decided planning a vacation in group and give gifting better days to our Families.

I stopped working because of the loud noise. I told my sister to avoid making noise, but she kept playing the flute. I suggested her going outside, but she decided to continue playing her instrument. In the end, I could not finish my work.

I blew a fuse because no one wanted to go to the park with me, the last weekend
(it just kidding jajajajajaj)

My uncle doesn’t stop working. His children keep playing all day. They don’t study. I suggested going to a park and not stopping learning.

When yoy feel afraid stop thinking and start breathing, this activity will help you to feel better. When you feel angry consider doing a walk away from the place you are on, but if you feel tired stop working and go visiting to your friends or family. If you don't have time but you have a cat, keep resting with him/her.