InfinitivesInfinitives

to + V1 (base form)to + V1 (base form)

Infinitives are formed with TO:Infinitives are formed with TO: to walk, to talk, to think, to listen to walk, to talk, to think, to listen

Gerunds and infinitives can do Gerunds and infinitives can do several jobsseveral jobs: :

1. Both gerunds and infinitives can be 1. Both gerunds and infinitives can be the subject of a sentence:the subject of a sentence:

Writing in English is difficult.Writing in English is difficult. To write in English is difficult.To write in English is difficult.

2. Both gerunds and infinitives can be 2. Both gerunds and infinitives can be the object of a verb:the object of a verb:

I like writing in English.I like writing in English. I like to write in English.I like to write in English.

ButBut......

Only gerundsOnly gerunds can be the can be the object of object of a preposition:a preposition:::

We are talking about writing in We are talking about writing in English.English.

infinitiveinfinitive

It is often difficult to know when to use a gerund It is often difficult to know when to use a gerund and when to use an infinitiveand when to use an infinitive. . These guidelines These guidelines may help you.may help you.

Examples: Examples: - My friend hates - My friend hates to danceto dance. . - The tango is fun - The tango is fun to doto do

- She entered the competition - She entered the competition to winto win. . - Bring a robe (- Bring a robe (גלימהגלימה) ) to wearto wear over your over your

costume. costume.

List of Verbs Followed by InfinitivesList of Verbs Followed by Infinitives

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We use the infinitive after the We use the infinitive after the following verbsfollowing verbs..

affordafford arrangearrange choosechoose decidedecide demanddemand hopehope

offeroffer planplan refuserefuse rememberremember trytry

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECTPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

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