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English Grammar – 5 Ways to Use INFINITIVES

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To refresh our memory, The infinitive in English is 'TO' + the Base Verb. Example: To play To swim To eat To run etc. Despite the fact the infinitive refer to action, they often perform the same function as noun. 1. Infinitives can be the subject of sentence. Be informed it is a very formal structure =  To do  the right thing is not easy =  To learn  a new language is not very difficult. Note:  In speaking, we don't often use infinitive as subject, but it is possible. We put them in the middle of the it phrase. not very formal and more commonly used. Ex: It's not easy  to do  the right thing. Ex: It'not very difficult  to learn  a new language. 2. Infinitives can be objects = I want  to help you . = They love  to travel . 3. Infinitives can be subject compliment Note:  Compliment is basically something that gives you more information about that thing you are talking about = Her job is  to assist you  ( You are giving more in