So far we have been practising with these words or expressions
BE ADDICTED TO = be dependent on If it is followed by a verb, it should go with -ing form Examples: The child was addicted to video games or the child was addicted to playing video games
THERE IS NO POINT IN = it doesn't make any sense to do something It is followed by -ing verb Example: Ms Smith is ill. She won't be coming today. There is no point in waiting for her
WANT = wish It is followed by to infinitive Examples: I want to learn more English Ms Windsor wants us to learn English in order to communicate (Ms Windsor wants that we learn English)
WOULD LIKE = would enjoy/ would wish It can be followed by a noun or the to infinitive Examples: I would like some coffee/ I would like to have some coffee I would like you to invite me for a coffee ( I would like yhat you invite me)
EACH OTHER = one another It means that the action is reciprocal Example: We have been writing to each other for a long time
USED TO = to talk about a past habit that it doesn't happen now It is followed by an infinitive Examples:I used to smoke when I was a teenager (= I don't smoke any longer) I didn't use to go on holiday with my friends Did you use to play with dolls when you were a little girl?
BE/GET USED TO = be/ get accustomed to, become familiar with It is followed by a noun or the -ing form of the verb ( in this expression the word "used" never changes) Examples: I hate living in England: I will never get used to the rain Children soon get used to spending much of their free time watching TV