Expertlatin
Most verbs also have a passive infinitive form, which consists of the infinitive of be (with or without to) + the -ed form of the main verb: (to) be caught, (to) be done, (to) be helped, (to) be left, (to) be washed.
- What is passive infinitive form?
- Is infinitive active or passive?
- What are the 3 types of infinitives?
What is passive infinitive form?
In English grammar, the passive infinitive is an infinitive construction in which the agent (or performer of the action) either appears in a prepositional phrase following the verb or is not identified at all. It is also called the present passive infinitive.
Is infinitive active or passive?
All infinitive forms can be used in the active voice, but only simple infinitive and perfect infinitive can be used in both the active voice and the passive voice.
What are the 3 types of infinitives?
The infinitive has four other forms: the perfect infinitive, the continuous infinitive, the perfect continuous infinitive, and the passive infinitive.
