Many words which were originally gerunds are now treated as simple nouns. Examples are: parting, lightning, helping, filling, painting etc. Most of these words take… Continue reading
Uses of the bare infinitive
The word to is frequently used with an infinitive, but it is not an essential part or sign of it. When an infinitive is used… Continue reading
Structures with to-infinitives
Subject + verb + to-infinitive In this pattern, the infinitive is used as the object of the verb. She wants to go. I want to… Continue reading
Using Perfect Infinitives
The structure ‘have + past participle’ is called a perfect infinitive. Perfect infinitives can have the same kind of meaning as perfect or past tenses.… Continue reading
-ing form or infinitive – part II
See, watch and hear After these verbs, an -ing form refers to an action in progress. An infinitive refers to a completed action. Note that… Continue reading
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