She Helped Me Get It
Verb Combinations
Verbs + (Pro)noun + Infinitive
Some verbs can also take a (pro)noun followed by an infinitive. This verb pattern is used when another person is involved. Here is a list of some of the most common:
advise
allow
ask
cause
command
encourage
expect
forbid
force
get
hate
instruct
intend
invite
leave
like
mean
need
oblige
order
permit
persuade
prefer
press
recommend
request
remind
teach
tell
tempt
trouble
want
warn
wish
Example:
I invited the audience to think of an optical storage device other than a CD Rom disc.
I advised the end user to stay alert.
I advised the client to change to a new operating system.
Verbs + (Pro)noun + Base Form of the Verb
There are a few verbs which also take a (pro)noun followed by an infinitive, but drop the 'to' of the infinitive. These are the most important:
help
let
make
Example:
The computer hacker made our staff decrease output or production.
The technician helped the manager set up an Ethernet connection in every cubicle.