LoginTo-infinitives For Intermediate learners
In this lesson we learn about to-infinitives, which are verb forms consisting of "to" followed by the base form of the verb, often functioning as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Improve with simple explanations and easy examples.
What Are To-infinitives?
To-infinitives, also known as full infinitives, are a type of verb form in English that are created by adding the word 'to' before the base form of a verb. They are called 'to-infinitives"' because they always include the word 'to'.
Infinitives: Types
In English, there are two types of infinitives. Look at the list below:
To-infinitives
In this lesson, we will discuss 'to-infinitives'.
To-infinitives: Uses
'To-infinitives' can serve different functions in a sentence. They can function as:
'To-infinitives' as Nouns
'To-infinitives' can function as nouns in sentences. They can be the subject, object of the verb, or object of a preposition. Look at the following examples:
To work in a café is what I really don't like. (As the subject)
Lionel wants to kill me. (As the object of the verb)
The police can't do anything but to wait for another attack.
'To-infinitives' as Adjectives
We can also use 'to-infinitives' as adjectives to modify other nouns. Look:
That is a movie to remember.
He's looking for a place to stay.
'To-infinitives' as Adverbs
'To-infinitives' can also function as adverbs to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. Look at the following examples for more clarification:
The director went to fire her.
The animals came to eat all the humans.
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