VERB+INFINITIVE

Punch No.10 M4/1

Verb+infinitive verbs that are followed by to and infinitive

StructureSubject + Verb + to infinitiveEx: I started to work here in 1994.

I want to speak to the manager.

• The common verbs followed by the to-infinitive are- help, try, want, love, agree, etc.

Verbs are followed by a noun and then to infinitive

Structure: Subject + Verb + noun + to infinitiveEx: She told him to go home.

• The common verbs with this pattern are• tell, ask, get, want ,etc.

Used “to” after some adjectiveEx: It’s impossible to save money.

The to-infinitive as a subject of the sentence

- Ex:To visit the Grand Canyon is my life-long dream.

“To” followed by object  structure : Subject + Verb + object + to infinitive

Ex: He told me to give this to you.

Some verbs are followed by object + infinitive without “to” .• Ex:  let, make, see, hear, feel, etc.

I heard her sing a lovely song.

Negative form Used do not / don’t + infinitive without “to”.

Ex: Do not make a noise.

Put “not” before “to”Ex: He asked me not to be late.

• The verb can followed by a question word such as where, how, what, who, and when + the to-infinitive.Ex: She asked me how to use the washing

machine.

Reduce infinitive Used in conversation that isn’t necessary to use

the full infinitive if it is understood from the conversationEx: A: I hope they'll bring the key

B: I’ m sure they'll remember to. ( bring the key )

ADJECTIVE + TO INFINITIVE

ADJ + TO INFINITIVE

Adjective + to infinitive : Express feeling and reaction

☻We are happy to see you here

☻ They were sad to hear about his death

GERUND

Gerund

GERUND = V(1) + ing ; function as a noun

and as verbal noun

☻ Running , Eating , Making

Use as the subject of the sentence

☻ Playing tennis with Jane makes me enjoy so much.

Gerund

Using gerunds to form gerund clause that express perfect aspect and passive voice

☻ Being deceived can make someone feel angry ( passive)

☻ I'm proud of having written that book

Gerund

use when following the preposition

☻ before talking , please notice that you aren’t cutting in line

Gerund as the object of the sentence

☻ I like eating healthily