USE TO INFINITIVE

BY GROUP 11:
1. Muhammad Dwi Prasetyo U
2. Sintia Hairunisa
3. Selvy Citra Anugrah
4. Darwis Fajar
5. Valdi Randita Putra
6. Hamid Hamdani
What Are Infinitive?
• An infinitive is a verb that functions as a noun, adjective, or
adverb. The function of the infinitive verb is to express an opinion, the
purpose of an object, an action, and answer the question of who,
what, or why.
• The basic formula for the infinitive usually starts with the word " to "
and is followed by the base form of a verb .
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among

others are:
Stating must ( must )
• The students are to do the school assignment. ( Students have to do
schoolwork.)
• She is to obey the rules of her parents. ( He must obey his parents'
rules.)
• I am to go home before 11.00 PM. ( I have to be home before 11pm.)
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among

others are:
Expressing hope
• The game is supposed to begin at 10.00 PM. ( The game was supposed
to start at 10pm.)
• The committee is supposed to meet tomorrow. (The committees are
supposed to meet tomorrow.)
• I am supposed to go to the meeting. My boss told me that he wants me
to attend. (I should have gone to a meeting. My boss told me he
wanted me to attend.)
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among

others are:
Explain the purpose
• He comes here to see me. ( He came here to see me.)
• We watched the match live to support the team. ( We watch the game
to support the team.)
• I borrow money to pay the rent. ( I borrowed money to pay rent.)
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among others are:
Used after the word order
• The mobile phone was first to emerge in 1995 .
• I am the second person to buy the book. ( I was the second person to buy the book.)
• This is the thousandth to say the prayer. (This is the thousandth time to say the prayer.)

Following   certain verbs
• I can't afford to buy the new iPad. ( I can't afford to buy a new ipad.)
• They agreed to help us. ( They agreed to help us.)
• She is appearing to worry about the weather. ( He starts to worry about the weather.)
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among others are:
Explaining nouns
• I need a glass of milk to drink. ( I need a glass of milk to drink.)
• We need some books to read. ( You need some books to read.)

Used after the words  too  and  enough

• It is too good to be true. ( This is too good to be true.)
• I have enough strength to lift the box. ( I have enough strength to lift the box.)
• I'm strong enough to lift the box. ( I'm strong enough to lift the box.)
Use of Infinitive Verbs in Sentences

There are several uses of infinitive verbs in English sentences. Among others are:
Used after an adjective
• English is easy to learn. ( English is easy to learn.)
• I am glad to meet you. ( I'm glad to meet you.)
• I am proud to have you as my brother. ( I'm proud to have you as a brother/sister.)

As  a certain verb  (verb) and used as the object of the actor ( objective pronoun )
• She advised us to wait until tomorrow. ( He suggests waiting until tomorrow.)
• He allows me to use his car. ( He allowed me to use his car.)
• I'm asking you to help them. (I ask for your willingness to help them.)
Well, that's the explanation of the infinitive verb and an example of its
use. After knowing the infinitive verb form above, don't forget to
practice so that you don't get confused when you meet it.

Thank you very much for your great attention, ladies and
gentlemen. Thank you for your listening, may all those we have share
be benifical for all of us. Thank you so much for you attention.