Infinitives
by Miss ASHWAG
1. Full infinitive to +base form of the verb
1.1. to express purpose
1.1.1. I am going to the supermarket to get some fruit .
1.2. after certain verbs
1.2.1. want ,would like ,would love ,hope ,decide ,manage,plan,arrange ,advise,choose,learn,offer,promise,afford,agree,expect,seem,forget,teach,need ,try ,etc .
1.2.1.1. I haven't managed to find it yet .
1.3. after it +be +adjective
1.3.1. It's difficult to explain
1.4. after certain adjectives
1.4.1. afraid,surprised ,free,happy,ready,sorry,pleased,etc
1.4.1.1. Are you afraid to ask him ?
1.5. after too and enough
1.5.1. - you are too young to stay out late.-I'm strong enough to carry the box .
1.6. after question words in indirect questions
1.6.1. who ,how ,what ,etc
1.6.1.1. Do you know how to get there ?
2. Bare infinitives base form of the verb without to
2.1. after modal verbs
2.1.1. can,could ,will,would,shall,should,may,might,must
2.1.1.1. Could you give me a glass of water ?-You must visit the doctor today .
2.2. after the verbs Let and Make(in the active voice) .
2.2.1. She makes me study all the time .