An infinitive can have its own subject. Study the following sentences. I will be happy to wash the car. (I will wash the car.) I… Continue reading
Infinitive clause as subject and object
In older English, it was common to use an infinitive clause as the subject of a sentence. To find fault with others is easy. To… Continue reading
Using perfect infinitives
Perfect infinitives (to have + past participle) often have the same kind of meaning as perfect or past tenses. I am glad to have met… Continue reading
Infinitives without to
We usually put the marker to before the infinitive. I want to go. She wants to sing. It is nice to meet you. In some… Continue reading
Verbs that can be followed by infinitives
Many non-auxiliary verbs can be followed by infinitives. It is going to rain. I don’t want to see him again. I expect to start in… Continue reading
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