英会話 feel English 24/11/ week -3 “What made you + infinitive verb”
The ranking of verbs that follow the structure “What made you + infinitive verb” can be based on frequency of usage, reflecting how often these phrases are used in common English. Here’s a general ranking based on their typical context:
Top Common Verbs in “What made you + infinitive”
1). ”What made you decide (to)…”
Frequently used to ask about a decision or choice.
Example: “What made you decide to quit your job?”
2). ”What made you think (to)…”
Used to inquire about someone’s reasoning or thought process.
Example: “What made you think to bring an umbrella?”
3). “What made you do…?”
A very general question about an action someone took.
Example: “What made you do that?”
4). ”What made you choose (to)…”
Commonly used to ask why someone selected a particular option or path.
Example: “What made you choose this school?”
5). ”What made you want (to)…
Focuses on desire or motivation for an action.
Example: “What made you want to study abroad?”
Moderately Common Verbs
6). ”What made you believe (that)…”
Refers to asking why someone thought something was true.
Example: “What made you believe that he was telling the truth?”
7). “What made you laugh/cry (so much)?”
Used to ask about emotional reactions.
Example: “What made you cry during the movie?”
8). ”What made you bring (something)…”
Inquires about why someone brought an object or thing.
Example: “What made you bring your camera today?”
Less Common Verbs
9). “What made you start (to)…”
Asks about the motivation for initiating something.
Example: “What made you start painting?”
10). “What made you stop (doing)…”
Inquires about the reason for ceasing an action.
Example: “What made you stop playing guitar?”
11). ”What made you realize (that)…”
Refers to a moment of understanding or insight.
Example: “What made you realize you were wrong?”
12). ”What made you forget (to)…”
Questions why someone neglected to do something.
Example: “What made you forget to lock the door?”
Rare/Contextual Verbs
13). “What made you bring up (something)…”
Refers to starting a topic or discussion.
Example: “What made you bring up that old story?”
14). ”What made you change (your mind)…”
Asks about a reason for altering a decision or opinion.
Example: “What made you change your mind about the job?”
15). ”What made you stay (instead of leaving)…”
Refers to someone’s choice to remain in a situation.
Example: “What made you stay at the party so late?”
Summary of Usage Patterns
Decisions and choices: “Decide,” “choose,” “want.”
Reasoning and belief: “Think,” “believe,” “realize.”
Actions and reactions: “Do,” “start,” “stop,” “bring,” “forget.”
Emotional responses: “Laugh,” “cry.”
The verbs in this structure typically explore motivation, reasoning, or emotions, making the top-ranking ones (“decide,” “think,” “choose”) the most versatile and widely used.
ranking /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ 順位、ランキング
verbs /vɜːrbz/ 動詞
structure /ˈstrʌktʃər/ 構造
frequency /ˈfriːkwənsi/ 頻度
usage /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ 使用
context /ˈkɒntekst/ 文脈
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ 決める
think /θɪŋk/ 考える
reasoning /ˈriːzənɪŋ/ 推論、考え方
process /ˈprɑːsɛs/ 過程
action /ˈækʃən/ 行動
choose /tʃuːz/ 選ぶ
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ 動機
want /wɑːnt/ 欲する
believe /bɪˈliːv/ 信じる
laugh /læf/ 笑う
cry /kraɪ/ 泣く
bring /brɪŋ/ 持ってくる
start /stɑːrt/ 始める
stop /stɑːp/ 止める
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ 忘れる
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ 気づく
rare /rɛr/ 珍しい
contextual /kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/ 文脈に応じた
bring up /brɪŋ ʌp/ 話題にする、持ち出す
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ 変える
stay /steɪ/ 滞在する
decision /dɪˈsɪʒn/ 決定
choice /tʃɔɪs/ 選択
reasoning /ˈriːzənɪŋ/ 推論
emotions /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/ 感情
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ 探る
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ 動機
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