Class 12-2: A Verb Followed by an Infinitive

 

10-2

Rule:

Use an infinitive after a verb when a speaker is performing an action, and the speaker wants or needs to perform another action immediately after the first action.

Examples:

1. She wants to go to a movie.

2. Mary needs to talk about her problems.

3. Tom likes to read fiction.

Sentence Structure Formula:

verb + preposition + verb(infinitive)
She has to leave before noon.

Exercise

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Exercise 1: Choose the correct verb from the box above. Then change the verb to an infinitive to complete the sentence.

1.  My dad needs to ask for directions.

2.  Why did you ________________ to tell me that I needed to bring my swimsuit?

3.  I ________________ to start studying as soon as the movie is over.

4.  I don’t ________________ to hold your pet snake.

5.  I ________________ to make three dozen cookies for the party.

6.  Don’t ________________ to brush your teeth!

7.  I ________________ to know the owner of the restaurant.

8.  Let’s ________________ to answer your questions.

9.  I can’t ________________ to understand what you are going through.

10.  Maria can’t ________________ to fail another Biology test.

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