Expertlatin
- Why is the infinitive without to used?
- Where should you not use infinitives?
- How do you know when an infinitive is used?
- What are the 5 uses of infinitive?
Why is the infinitive without to used?
We use the infinitive without to after modal verbs can, could, may, might, will, shall, would, should, must: She can sleep in the guest room tonight. Will you need to rent a car during your stay?
Where should you not use infinitives?
In some cases we use the infinitive without to. The infinitive is used without to after modal auxiliary verbs will, shall, would, should, can, could, may, might and must. It might rain later in the evening. (NOT It might to rain later in the evening.)
How do you know when an infinitive is used?
An infinitive is a basic form of a verb that acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb and is usually preceded by the word to. Infinitives express actions in sentences. An infinitive is formed by TO + VERB, for example, to eat, to walk, to run, to dress, to shout, and others.
What are the 5 uses of infinitive?
5 Main Functions of Infinitive Verbs
Direct object: One of the most common uses of infinitive verbs is as the direct object of the verb. It can act as the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of the verb. 2. Subject: Another common use of infinitive verbs is as the subject of a sentence.
