Underline the infintive and state how it is used the following sentence :-Figs are good to eat
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Answer:
Explanation:
Forming the infinitive
The infinitive is the base form of a verb. In English, when we talk about the infinitive we are usually referring to the present infinitive, which is the most common. There are, however, four other forms of the infinititive: the perfect infinitive, the perfect continuous infinitive, the continuous infinitive, & the passive infinitive.
The present infinitive has two forms:
the to-infinitive = to + base
the zero infinitive = base
The present infinitive base is the verb form you will find in a dictionary.
To-infinitive Zero infinitive
to sit sit
to eat eat
to have have
to remember remember
The negative infinitive is formed by putting not in front of any form of the infinitive.
Examples
I decided not to go to London.
He asked me not to be late.
I'd like you not to sing so loudly.
I'd rather not eat meat.
I might not come.
Functions of the to-infinitive
The to-infinitive is used in many sentence constructions, often expressing the purpose of something or someone's opinion about something. The to-infinitive is used following a large collection of different verbs as well. See this page about verbs followed by infinitives.
The to-infinitive to indicate the purpose or intention of an action
In this case to has the same meaning as in order to or so as to.
Examples
She came to collect her pay cheque.
The three bears went to find firewood.
I am calling to ask you about dad.
You sister has gone to finish her homework.
Answer:
(to) is the infinitive in the sentence