Question

What is the definition of infinite verb

Answer 1

It is as if the verb phrase puts on the costume of a noun, adjective or adverb and plays the role of a part of speech other than itself. Any verb that is preceded by the word 'to' is an infinitive. Here are some examples: 'to love, to eat, to run, to believe, to follow, to laugh, to stare, to wonder.'

Answer 2

Answer:

$\underline \mathfrak{ Infinitives}$

The non-finite verb forms are the infinitives, the gerund, or the participle.

Infinitives are of two kinds - to infinitive and bare infinitive.

1. A 'to' infinitive

• Usually formed by writing to before the root verb.

For example,

I have to go to the mall.

• is a verb-noun. It can be the subject or the object of a verb.

For Example ,

To err is human, to forgive divine. (subject of a verb)

Children love to go out. (object)

• Generally Functions as a noun or a complement in the sentence.

For example,

To operate this machine, insert a coin in the slot.

Touch the screen anywhere to activate the programme.

• is used after verbs such as hope, want, agree and able.

For example,

We are not able to help them.

We agreed to help them.