Infinitives Test-1

We like to visit/visiting our grandmother on Sundays.

After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning.

For example, verbs like start, bother, visit are the verbs that is followed by either; infinitive or –ing form.

i.e. Don’t bother waiting/to wait for me. In both the case the meaning of the sentence is the same.

My suitcase is light enough to carry this time.

There is no rule to determine the verbs that will be followed by an infinitive or –ing from of the verb. Different verb takes suitable form of verbs. Occasionally, one can use wither form without changing the meaning of the entire sentence.

For example,

The children need a garden to play in.

I might want to borrow some money soon.

The verb want is usually followed by infinitive.

After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning.

The verbs decide, plan, forget are usually followed by an infinitive. For example, I planned to go on a vacation.

The company was pleased to receive your thank-you letter

The verb ‘was’(to be) is usually followed by infinitive.

After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning.

The verbs decide, plan, forget are usually followed by an infinitive. For example, I forgot to bring my notebook.

Imagine not having pizza! I eat it all the time.

The verb imagine is followed by –ing form of verb.

There is no rule to determine the verbs that will be followed by an infinitive or –ing from of the verb. Different verb takes suitable form of verbs. Occasionally, one can use either form without changing the meaning of the entire sentence.

The rule to write negative with infinitives is,

Verb + not + -ing.

e.g. They did not enjoy cooking pasta.

Option A is the right answer. “To reign” is the infinitive which is used as a noun with adjuncts but as the subject of the verb. The infinitive form of a verb is the verb in its basic form. It is the version of the verb which will appear in the dictionary. The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by to.
Example- To find fault is easy.

To see is the right option. The infinitive form of a verb is the verb in its basic form. Here “to see” is used to qualify a verb usually to express purpose. The sentence means he called for the purpose of seeing my brother. Example- We eat to live.

Option B is the right answer. “To sing” is the infinitive which is used as a noun with adjuncts but as the complement of the verb. The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by 'to'. E.g.- His custom is to ride daily.

An infinitive is a verbal that can function as noun, adjective, or adverb. It is formed by using "to" + the verb. “To make” is like a noun which is the object of the verb “desire” but like a verb it also takes an object and is modified by an adverb. Example- He refused to obey the orders.

Option B is the right answer. “Go” is the infinitive which is used as a noun without adjuncts but as an objective complement. Example- To find fault is easy. Example- He made me laugh.