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
Gerunds as simple nouns
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
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