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The Infinitive without ?to?:- Though the infinitive is usually recognized by a ?to? before the verb (to + verb) yet there are certain conditions under which the infinitive is used without the use of ?to?. See the following to find out:-
After verbs like: Hear, see, bid, feel, make, behold, observe, watch, let, please, help need etc.
a. She saw me bath.
b. I bade him leave.
c. She felt his touch.
d. He watched her cook.
After a Modal:-
a. You need not go out.
b. He dare not misbehave with me.
c. You should listen to your parents.
After the conjunction ?but? when it means ?except?:-
a. She was so much in pain that she could do nothing but cry.
b. He did nothing but sleep.
c. Under the weekend, I would do nothing but relax.
In next part you will learn more about infinitive....
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Use of Non-Finites - Part - 4
The Infinitive without ?to?:- Though the infinitive is usually recognized by a ?to? before the verb (to + verb) yet there are certain conditions under which the infinitive is used without the use of ?to?. See the following to find out:-
After verbs like: Hear, see, bid, feel, make, behold, observe, watch, let, please, help need etc.
a. She saw me bath.
b. I bade him leave.
c. She felt his touch.
d. He watched her cook.
After a Modal:-
a. You need not go out.
b. He dare not misbehave with me.
c. You should listen to your parents.
After the conjunction ?but? when it means ?except?:-
a. She was so much in pain that she could do nothing but cry.
b. He did nothing but sleep.
c. Under the weekend, I would do nothing but relax.
In next part you will learn more about infinitive....
- Verb "to Be" And Its Agreement
How to use ?To be? verbs (is , are ,am)"Is" ? it is a singular verb and comes with singular third person. Like - ( he is a god student), "Am" - come with first person singular "Are" - with third person plural...
- Use Of Non-finites - Part - 3
Gerundial Infinitive : The infinitives that are used as an adjective or an adverb are called 'gerundial infinitives'. A gerundial infinitive has many uses:- To modify a Verb:- a. He decided to work there. (Purpose) b. He went to the place to...
- Use Of Non-finites - Part - 2
Types of Infinitives Infinitives are of two types:- Simple infinitive Gerundial infinitive Simple Infinitive : Infinitives that are used as a noun in a sentence are called 'simple infinitives or noun infinitives'. A simple infinitive has many...
- Uses Of Different Forms Of Verbs
Uses of Different Forms of Verbs We now know that Verb has six forms: 1. Present Form 2. Past Form ...
- Combination Of Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs It is clear that Auxiliary Verbs are used only with the Non-finite Forms of a Verb when they are used as a verb taking a Subject. We now know that Verb has six Forms, namely:1. Present form2. Past form3. Present Participle4. Past...