The infinitive

Infinitive

Infinitive with “to”/To + infinitive.

We can use “to + infinitive” after adjective.

• It is impossible to break up easily.
• He is weak to walk.
• It is easy to speak English.

We can use “to + infinitive” to show purpose.

• He came to me to borrow a pen.
• We came to Malaysia to visit.
• I have come here to watch a movie.

We can use “to + infinitive” after certain verb.

• I hope to pass the examination.
• She agreed to marry me.
• You decided to love me.

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Infinitive without “to”/infinitive.

We can use “infinitive without “to” after perception verb.

• She heard you close the door.
• I saw her walk away.
• We saw the child go away.

We can use “infinitive without “to” after “make”, “let” and “help”.

• She made me love her.
• Let us go for a walk.
• Please help me borrow a book.

We can use “infinitive without “to” after modal verb.

• He can speak English well.
• We should leave smoke.
• Outsiders should not allow.

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