as the subject of a sentence, Swimming is good for you., after certain verbs (e.g. avoid, risk, mean, mind), Do you mind opening the window? It's hot in here!, after verbs that express strong likes and dislikes (e.g. adore, love, hate, detest), I hate shopping in supermarkets where they play loud music., after prepositions, Before leaving home, I always check that I have my keys and mobile., after certain verbs (e.g. want, decide, expect, refuse, pretend), I want to use the car tonight., after certain adjectives (e.g. pleased, happy, sad, surprised), I am pleased to meet you., to express purpose, She borrowed some money to buy a new computer., after verbs that convey an idea of the future (e.g. plan, expect, hope), She hopes to study medicine when she leaves school., after verbs with two objects (e.g. encourage), They encouraged him to enter the competition., after modal verbs (e.g. can, must, should), I can meet you outside the station., after some expressions (e.g. had better, would rather, let's), It's going to rain. You'd better take an umbrella., after certain verbs that are followed by an object (e.g. make, let), She let him stay up late.

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