INFINITIVE AND BARE

INFITIVIVE VERBS
 Infinitive Verbs

 An infinitive phrase is a group of words accompanied by an infinitive

For Example:
To help other is a good thing

There are 2 types of infinitives

 infinitive with to = to + verb
 infinitive without to or "zero infinitive" = verb (Bare Infinitive)

ANGEL
 Infinitive Verbs

The infinitive with "to" or "to-infinitive" is used in numerous syntactic

constructions. Often, it expresses a purpose or opinión.

SANTIAGO
 After Some Verbs like:

 Want, Would like, would love, decide, forget, learn,

teach, need, plain, promise.

 For example:

 I decide TO BUY a house near the sea.

 You forget TO BRING your jacket.

CARLOS
 After an Adjective

 Afraid, Surprise, Difficult, free, happy, ready, sorry.

For example:

 it´s difficult TO UNDERSTAND this text.

 Maria vas happy TO SEE mother

ONORIO
 Bare Infinitive

 The infinitive without "to" (bare infinitive) is so called

because it lacks the "to“

For Example:
 He made me write the essay again.

SANTIAGO
 Are Used After a Modal Verb

 Can, Could, May, Will, would, should and must.

For Example:

 Will you STOP talking

 You must VISIT the doctor today

ANGEL
 After a Let and Make

Example:

 She makes me STUDY all the time.

 Mom let me GO the party, please!

CARLOS
 The verb Help Can Be Used In Both

Example:

 I always help my brother DO his homework.

 I always help my brother TO DO his homework.

ONORIO