Infinitives (to + simple verb )

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Infinitives (to + simple verb )

· The infinitive is formed with to + simple verb.

· It is used as a NOUN.

Rules:

1. Follow an adjective (Adj + Inf)

Although gerunds are sometimes used after an adjective, it is more common to use an infinitive.

· It’s nice to meet you.

· The policeman warned us that it was dangerous to walk behind cars.

2. Follow a noun or pronoun (N + Inf)

If the verb has an object that is a noun or a pronoun, it is usually followed by an infinitive.

· You asked me to call you.

· She expects John to come for dinner tonight.

3. Used as the object of a verb (V + Inf)

This is the one position where both gerunds and infinitives are commonly used. It all depends on the verb. Some common verbs that are followed by infinitives are:

afford agree appear ask choose claim decide deserve

expect forget get help hope learn need offer

plan promise refuse seem want wish would like would love

· The children promised to clean their rooms during the weekend.

· My neighbour plans to move at the end of this year.

Exercise 1:

What rule number does the sentence use? Write the number next to the sentence.

1. John cannot afford to buy another house in Vancouver. ______

2. It’s terrible to go camping today. ______

3. He wanted his wife to do all the housework. ______

4. We were too tired to play another game. ______

5. She appears to be sick today. ______

6. The librarian asked us to leave because we were too loud. ______

Exercise 2:

Fill in the blanks using the correct form.

watch

stay

turn

speak

1. Where did you learn _________________ English?

2. I plan __________ to England next year.

3. What do you want ____________ this weekend?

4. I want ________________ a movie this weekend.

5. She forgot ______________ off the stove.

6. Because it was raining, he decided _______________ at home.

Exercise 3:

Make 5 sentences using infinitives with different verbs from the box in Rule 3.

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