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Please observe below Clause Pattern:

SVOd: Verb + Object (= a perfect -ing participle clause)

Below verbs can be used to form above pattern: 

admit, (can’t) bear, celebrate, deny, mention, recall.

E.g.:

1.      He admitted having made a mistake.

2.      I can’t bear having to work with that man.

3.      The ruling party celebrated having completed four years in power.

4.      He denied having said those things.

5.      He didn’t mention having heard from them.

6.      I don’t recall having discussed this subject with them.

👉 Your task: Using the word list below, compose the one word group of your own.

  • Follow the same pattern as given in the heading.
  • Use the examples as your guide.
  • Use dictionary to form multiple examples. To access the dictionary, click the link below:

Cambridge Dictionary

  • Explore the sentence dictionaries below to find ready-made examples:

sentencedict.com

sentence.yourdictionary.com

1.      admit:

2.      (can’t) bear:

3.      celebrate:

4.      deny:

5.      mention:

6.      recall:

Additional exercise: To reinforce pattern into your brain you can practice saying word groups you formed 4-5 times aloud. Use correct pronunciation, use word linking technique, apply stressed timed rhythm.
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