Usage of “To + Verb” & “Keep on + Verb + ing” Structure
“To + Verb” Structure:
This structure is commonly used when you want to express a desire or request for someone to do something.
Examples:
- I want you to call your father. (Meaning: I wish that you call your father.)
- I want you to give some money to the beggar. (Meaning: I wish that you give some money to the beggar.)
- I don’t want you to give money to the beggar. (Meaning: I don’t wish that you give money to the beggar.)
- I want you to help him. (Meaning: I wish that you help him.)
- I want you to clean this house. (Meaning: I wish that you clean this house.)
- I don’t want you to speak with Neha. (Meaning: I don’t wish that you speak with Neha.)
- I don’t want you to clean this house. (Meaning: I don’t wish that you clean this house.)
In these sentences, “to + verb” is used to indicate a request or wish that something should be done by the subject.
“Keep on + Verb + ing” Structure:
This structure is used to show that someone should continue doing something over a period of time, or something happens repeatedly. It emphasizes the continuation of an action.
Examples:
- He wants Neha to keep on working till 9pm. (Meaning: He wishes that Neha should continue working until 9pm.)
- He wants his students to keep on studying throughout the day. (Meaning: He wishes that his students should continue studying throughout the day.)
- Neha doesn’t want me to see her at the birthday party. (Meaning: Neha wishes that I don’t see her at the birthday party.)
- Rohit doesn’t want me to wash his clothes. (Meaning: Rohit wishes that I don’t wash his clothes.)
- Rohit doesn’t want me to close this matter. (Meaning: Rohit wishes that I don’t close this matter.)
How to Use These Sentences in Real Life:
- “To + Verb” is useful for giving instructions, making requests, or expressing desires. In a workplace, you might say, “I want you to finish this report by tomorrow,” or “I don’t want you to make this mistake again.”
- “Keep on + Verb + ing” is helpful when talking about persistence or ongoing actions. For example, “Please keep on practicing until you improve,” or “He wants me to keep on studying for my exam every day.”
Tips to Practice:
- When speaking, you can use “to + verb” for requests: “Can you please call me later?” or “I want you to bring the book tomorrow.”
- Use “keep on + verb + ing” when encouraging someone to continue something: “Keep on studying!” or “Keep on trying until you succeed.”