Infinitives FHM

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INFINITIVES

Done by Franz H. M.


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STRUCTURE

to + verb (base form) =

infinitive

Examples:

To sneeze, to smash, to cry, to shriek, to jump, to dunk, toread, to eat, to slurp

Note: Because an infinitive is not a verb, you cannot add s,

es, ed, or ing to the end. Ever


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FUNCTIONS OF INFINITIVES AND

INFINITIVES PHRASES

a. They act as subjects

Example:

To sleep is the only thing that right now Im waiting for.

b. They act as objectsExample:

No matter how fascinating someone thinks the English class is,sometimes Id like tojust come when there are evaluations.

c. They act as subject complements (phrases that describe orexplain the subject)

Example:

As far as Im concerned, Ateachersjob shouldnt be to wastetime doing extra-activities like watching videos or makingpeople write answers in the board.


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THINGS TO KNOW

Negative infinitive:

NOT TOExample:

Not to avoid final exams is the thing that I learned today.

Differences

To in an infinitive I plan to study for two exams tonight

!=

To as a preposition Im used to playing DOTA at nights.


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VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES

-Certain verbs are followed only by infinitives.

Example: The offered to turn on the TV.

-Others verbs are followed by a required noun or pronoun + an

infinitive.

Example: I warned Rob to make an effort to finish that task.

-Although some others verbs are followed by an optional noun

or pronoun + an infinitive, depending of the verb.Example:

I expected to finish this project on time, but I wasnt possible.

I expect the teacher to consider this project with at least 1

point.


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TOO/ ENOUGH WITH INFINITIVES

-Too and enough are often used before infinitives.

Too + adjective + infinitive

Example: too tired to play

Too + adverb + infinitive

Example: too late to start, too fast to stop

Adjective + Enough + infinitivestrong enough to dothat

Adverb + Enough + infinitive fast enough to be real

Enough + noun + infinitive enough money to pay

Noun + Enough + infinitive money enough to pay


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IT + INFINITIVE

-Infinitive as a subject

Example:

Its admirable to work in a foreign company.

-We can add for + a noun or pronoun who or what does the

action

Example:

Its important for a student to do his tasks on time.


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EXTRA INFORMATION? PART1

Recognize an infinitive even when it is missingthe to

The pattern looks like this:

special verb + direct object + infinitive - to

These verbs are feel, hear, help, let, make, see, and watch.

Examples:

When Danny heard the alarm clock buzz, he slapped the snoozebutton and burrowed under the covers for ten more minutes ofsleep.

Since I had destroyed Sylvia's spotless kitchen while cooking, shemade me take her out for an expensive dinner.


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EXTRA INFORMATION? PART2

To split or not to split?

Wrong: Sara hopes to quickly finish her chemistry homework

so that she can return to the more interesting Stephen Kingnovel she had to abandon.

Right: Sara hopes to finish her chemistry homework quickly

so that she can return to the more interesting Stephen King

novel she had to abandon.


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SUMMARY

Points to remember

An infinitive is a verbal consisting of the word to plus a verb; it

may be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive plus modifier(s),

object(s), complement(s), and/or actor(s).

An infinitive phrase requires a comma only if it is used as an

adverb at the beginning of a sentence (*).

(*)

Example:

To improve your writing, you must consider your purpose and

audience.


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