INFINITIVE Zaicha M. Torres, ENGL. 360

What is it?  An infinitive is the simple present form of a verb used as either a noun, adjective, or adverb. The verb of the infinitive is normally preceded by the word to.  When the infinitive follows some verbs as the direct object, the to may be dropped.

Example:  As a Noun: He helped to write the program.  As an Adjective: Lydia was looking for a way to earn money.  As an Adverb: He shouted to get our attention.  To Dropped: He helped write the program.

When to use it:  The infinitive form is used after certain verbs: forget, help, learn, teach, train, choose, expect, hope, need, offer, want, would like agree, encourage, pretend, promise, allow, can/can't afford, decide, manage, mean, refuse  After adjectives: disappointed, glad, happy, pleased, relieved, sad, surprised *Including- too + adjective  After adjective + enough

When to use it examples:  Verb:  I forgot to close the window.  Adjective:  She will be delighted to see you. *Too+ adjective:  Is your coffee too hot to drink?  Adjective + enough:  He was strong enough to lift it.

Let’s practice Exercise 1

References:   m_infinitive-ing.htm m_infinitive-ing.htm  Exercise: