INFINITIVES

INFINITIVES

1. TO - infinitive

   • after certain verbs:
     • want
       • would like to
   • after adjectives
     • It is important to be honest
       • It is recommendable to be there on time
   • purpose
     • We come here to study English

2. ING

   • after certain verbs:
     • verbs of preference
       • like
         • enjoy
           • love
   • after prepositions
     • I saw Jane before coming here
   • as the subject of a sentence
     • Running is a good activity for health
       • Smoking is forbidden here

3. Bare infinitive

   • let
     • My mother didn't let me go the party
   • make
     • My father made me buy some clothes for the party