Nhiều động từ thường được theo sau bởi “to” và một động từ khác ở dạng nguyên mẫu (infinitive). Đây là một cấu trúc rất phổ biến và cần thiết khi học tiếng Anh. Bài viết này sẽ giúp bạn hiểu rõ hơn về cách sử dụng các động từ nối với “to” trong tiếng Anh.

1. Động từ nối với “to” (Infinitive Verbs)

1.1. Định nghĩa

Khi một động từ theo sau bởi “to” và một động từ khác ở dạng nguyên mẫu (không chia), chúng ta gọi đó là cấu trúc động từ nối với “to”.

Ví dụ:

• want to do: muốn làm
• decide to go: quyết định đi
• try to help: cố gắng giúp đỡ

1.2. Cấu trúc

Cấu trúc chung:

• S + V + to + V (nguyên mẫu)

Trong đó:

• S: Chủ ngữ (Subject)
• V: Động từ chính (Main Verb)
• to: Dấu hiệu của động từ nguyên mẫu
• V (nguyên mẫu): Động từ nguyên mẫu

Ví dụ:

• She wants to travel around the world.
• He decided to study abroad.

2. Các động từ thường gặp theo sau là “to” và động từ nguyên mẫu

Dưới đây là một số động từ thường được theo sau bởi “to” và một động từ nguyên mẫu:

2.1. Động từ chỉ ý định hoặc mong muốn

• want: muốn
  • I want to learn English.
• hope: hy vọng
  • They hope to visit us soon.
• plan: lên kế hoạch
  • We plan to move to a new city.

2.2. Động từ chỉ quyết định hoặc ý định

• decide: quyết định
  • She decided to take the job.
• choose: chọn
  • He chose to stay home.
• agree: đồng ý
  • They agreed to help us.

2.3. Động từ chỉ nỗ lực hoặc cố gắng

• try: cố gắng
  • He tried to fix the car.
• attempt: thử
  • She attempted to climb the mountain.

2.4. Động từ chỉ lời hứa hoặc cam kết

• promise: hứa
  • I promise to call you later.
• swear: thề
  • He swore to tell the truth.
• vow: thề
  • They vowed to protect each other.

2.5. Động từ chỉ kế hoạch hoặc sắp xếp

• arrange: sắp xếp
  • We arranged to meet at 7 PM.
• prepare: chuẩn bị
  • She prepared to leave the office.

2.6. Động từ chỉ từ chối hoặc từ bỏ

• refuse: từ chối
  • He refused to help her.
• fail: thất bại
  • They failed to solve the problem.

2.7. Động từ chỉ cảm xúc hoặc phản ứng

• learn: học
  • She learned to cook from her mother.
• manage: xoay xở
  • He managed to finish the project on time.
• seem: có vẻ
  • She seems to be happy.

3. Một số trường hợp đặc biệt

3.1. Động từ với tân ngữ theo sau

Một số động từ yêu cầu tân ngữ trước khi thêm “to” và động từ nguyên mẫu.

Ví dụ:

• I told him to go.
• She asked me to help her.

3.2. Động từ theo sau bởi cả “to” và “ing” form

Một số động từ có thể được theo sau bởi cả “to” và động từ nguyên mẫu, hoặc “ing” form nhưng với ý nghĩa khác nhau.

Ví dụ:

• I remember to lock the door. (Nhớ làm một việc gì đó)
• I remember locking the door. (Nhớ lại một việc đã làm trong quá khứ)

Bài tập

1. She decided ________ a new course.
2. They want ________ a better solution.
3. He promised ________ the report by Friday.
4. I hope ________ you soon.
5. We plan ________ a trip to Paris next summer.
6. She agreed ________ the terms of the contract.
7. He failed ________ the test.
8. They managed ________ the problem on their own.
9. She refused ________ the invitation.
10. I forgot ________ the lights before leaving.
11. He asked me ________ the project with him.
12. They are considering ________ a new strategy.
13. She offered ________ us a ride.
14. He learned ________ a new software program.
15. We need ________ the issue before the meeting.
16. She forgot ________ the oven before going out.
17. He hoped ________ the promotion.
18. They promised ________ the problem as soon as possible.
19. She decided ________ her own business.
20. He refused ________ any more excuses.
21. I plan ________ the project by the end of the month.
22. She wants ________ a new book.
23. He agreed ________ the new policy.
24. They need ________ a solution quickly.
25. She offered ________ us a solution.
26. He attempted ________ the new challenge.
27. I promised ________ the report by Friday.
28. She decided ________ to the meeting.
29. They managed ________ the deadline.
30. He asked me ________ the conference.
31. She refused ________ any help.
32. They plan ________ a new product line.
33. I hope ________ you soon.
34. He learned ________ a new language.
35. She promised ________ the contract by the end of the week.
36. They need ________ the report before the meeting.
37. He failed ________ the problem on his own.
38. She offered ________ us a discount.
39. They want ________ the project by next month.
40. He agreed ________ the new guidelines.
41. She decided ________ a healthier lifestyle.
42. They managed ________ the issue without assistance.
43. I promised ________ the job as soon as possible.
44. He refused ________ any more excuses.
45. She hopes ________ a quick recovery.
46. They plan ________ a big event next year.
47. He learned ________ the new system effectively.
48. She decided ________ a new car.
49. They need ________ the details before proceeding.
50. He promised ________ the matter with the manager.
51. She agreed ________ the new schedule.
52. They attempted ________ the new technology.
53. He asked me ________ the report on time.
54. She offered ________ the team a solution.
55. They plan ________ a new office downtown.
56. He failed ________ the application correctly.
57. She wants ________ the results before making a decision.
58. They need ________ the project by next week.
59. He agreed ________ the revised proposal.
60. She promised ________ the documents immediately.
61. They hope ________ the new system will improve efficiency.
62. He decided ________ a different approach.
63. She offered ________ us guidance throughout the process.
64. They need ________ a plan for the new quarter.
65. He refused ________ any additional time.
66. She managed ________ the schedule without any delays.
67. They promised ________ the project before the deadline.
68. He asked me ________ the presentation for him.
69. She decided ________ a new strategy for the campaign.
70. They want ________ the application by the end of the month.
71. He agreed ________ the recommendations.
72. She learned ________ the new equipment effectively.
73. They plan ________ the office renovation next month.
74. He refused ________ the offer.
75. She offered ________ the team a solution.
76. They need ________ a better way to handle the situation.
77. He promised ________ the issue promptly.
78. She hopes ________ the outcome will be favorable.
79. They decided ________ the proposal by next week.
80. He asked me ________ the schedule for the meeting.
81. She agreed ________ the changes in the report.
82. They plan ________ a team-building event soon.
83. He learned ________ the new procedures quickly.
84. She refused ________ the extra responsibilities.
85. They need ________ the report before the presentation.
86. He promised ________ the details by tomorrow.
87. She offered ________ assistance with the project.
88. They plan ________ a new marketing strategy next quarter.
89. He agreed ________ the updated plan.
90. She learned ________ the new software without any trouble.
91. They hope ________ the launch will be successful.
92. He managed ________ the event smoothly.
93. She promised ________ all the required information by Friday.
94. They want ________ a solution to the problem.
95. He decided ________ the proposal to the committee.
96. She offered ________ advice on the new project.
97. They need ________ the new guidelines before implementing them.
98. He refused ________ any further assistance.
99. She agreed ________ the changes in the contract.
100. They promised ________ the task within the stipulated time.

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