2. TOVERB = INFINITIVE Infinitives can be used as Nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

3. Infinitives can be followed after expressing a wish, will and order: a)I want you to visit France. b)I’d like to visit the USA. Infinitives can be followed after expressing a perception c)I can hear them say that it’s good It can be followed after I’d better and I’d rather d)I’d rather go to the Zoo but I’d better stay at home to work. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

4. USES OF THE INFINITIVES RULE 1 The Infinitives with or without adjuncts, may be used, like a noun- As the subject of a verb; as, Examples To find fault is easy. To err is human. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

5. RULE 2 As the Object of a transitive Verb; as, Examples I do not mean to read. He likes to play cards. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

6. RULE 3 As the Complement of a Verb; as, Examples Her greatest pleasure is to sing. His custom is to ride daily. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

7. RULE 4 As the object of the preposition; as, Examples He had no choice but to obey. The speaker is about to begin. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

8. RULE 5 As the objective complement; as, Examples I saw him go. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

9. An infinitive can also be used to qualify a Verb: (E.g.)He called to see my brother. We eat to live. An infinitive can also be used to qualify an Adjective: (E.g.) The figs are good to eat. The boys are anxious to learn. An infinitive can also be used to qualify a Noun. (E.g.) This is not the time to play. He is a man to be admired. An infinitive can also be used to qualify a sentence. (E.g.)To tell the truth, I quiet forget my promise. NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE USAGE OF INFINITIVES

10. Try this! Complete the phrases with a to +verbal or a verbal base only by using the bracket clues: 1)The conductor makes his musicians………in tune(play). 2)My parents want…………….classical music. (me/listen to). 3)They wont……...me….……to the Zenith.(let/go) 4)I’d like…………an instrument(play). 5)You’d better………CD’s.(buy) NOTE:MAKE THE KID FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH INFINITIVES.