Uses of to + Infinitive

Uses of to + infinitive

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5- verb + question word + to + infinitive

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2- Infinite of purpose

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3- Verb + to + infinitive

4- Adjective + to + infinitive

Introduction

The infinitive is the dictionary form of the verb (go, swim, be, have, etc.) We use to + infinitive (to go, to swim, to be, etc.) in many different patterns. The negative is not + to + infinitive (not to go, not to swim, not to be, etc.)

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Infinitive of purpose

Use to + infinitive to give a reason: A Why did you go to Egypt? B To see the sharks I looked in the mirror to check my hair. Read a book to relax.

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Verb + to + infinitive

When two verbs go together in a sentence, certain verbs are followed by to + infinitive: I wanted to visit Australia. I decided not to go home. Some of the verbs that follow this pattern are choose, decide, want, would like, try, promise, expect, remember, forget, need, plan, learn and offer.

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adjective + to + infinitive

Many adjectives can be followed by to + infinitive: I was surprised to get the job. It's important not to forget people's names at work.

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verb + question word + to + infinitive

Some verbs can be followed by a question word + to + infinitive: I forgot what to do. I don't know who to ask. Can you tell me where to go? I can't decide what to wear. Some of the verbs that follow this pattern are ask, decide, explain, forget, know, show, tell and understand.

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