What are infinitives??..
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The infinitive form of a verb is the verb in its basic form. It is the version of the verb which will appear in the dictionary.
The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by to (e.g., to run, to dance, to think). The infinitive form is not always preceded by to. Look at these examples:I need to run every day.(The infinitive form with the word to is called the full infinitiveor to-infinitive.)I must run every day.(After certain verbs, the to is dropped (more on this below).)I run every day.(This is not in the infinitive form. This is a finite verb, i.e., a verb functioning as the main verb.)Note: The word to is not a preposition. It is often called the sign of the infinitive.
An infinitive is a non-finite verb. In other words, it cannot be the main verb in a sentence.
An infinitive can be used as a noun, anadjective or an adverb.
The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by to (e.g., to run, to dance, to think). The infinitive form is not always preceded by to. Look at these examples:I need to run every day.(The infinitive form with the word to is called the full infinitiveor to-infinitive.)I must run every day.(After certain verbs, the to is dropped (more on this below).)I run every day.(This is not in the infinitive form. This is a finite verb, i.e., a verb functioning as the main verb.)Note: The word to is not a preposition. It is often called the sign of the infinitive.
An infinitive is a non-finite verb. In other words, it cannot be the main verb in a sentence.
An infinitive can be used as a noun, anadjective or an adverb.
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The Infinitives is the 'to_ ' form of the verb. It does not changes its form with a change in the subject or tense.
e.g:-
1) The boys like
in the park every day.
2) My sister likes before dinner every day.
e.g:-
1) The boys like
2) My sister likes
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