Advance English Lesson - What is an infinitive? Different functions of an infinitive

What is an infinitive?

An infinitive is a base form of a verb. Though it is formed out of a verb, it doesn't work as a verb. It is one of three verbals (non-finite verbs) we have in English.

How does it look?

It is formed using "to + V1". Some infinitives - To play, to sing, to cook, to help etc.

What does it do in a sentence?

It works as the following in a sentence:

1. Noun
2. Adjective
3. Adverb

When it works as a noun in a sentence, it acts as the following:

1. The subject of the sentence
2. The object of the sentence
3 Subject complement

Examples of infinitives working as nouns

1. (To run) daily keeps you fit.

2. (To see) her happy keeps me happy.

3. Everybody likes (to dance).

4. I want (to eat).

5. My job is (to teach) students.

Examples of infinitives working as adjectives

6. He is the guy (to meet) tomorrow.

7. I need a place (to live).

8. She was very happy (to see) me.

9. The coffee is too hot (to drink).

Examples of infinitives working as adverbs

10. He called me (to borrow) some money.

11. I went there (to help).

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U've made it clear how the infinitive works as a noun or an adj or an adv very clearly. Thanx.

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[sanjibganguli]

🎉 Respected sir, being unarguably the finest mind in the field of English grammar across the globe, you are earnestly entreated with folded hands to enlighten me a tad bit as to which of the following options are grammatically correct and which not -Question -He believed that I did it (Transform this Complex sentence into a Simple one). Sir, my probable answers-(A) He believed me to do it (B)He believed me to have done it (C)I was believed to have done it (D)He believed it to have been done by me (E)It was believed to have been done by me (F)He believed in my having done it.

[RAJIVCHAITANYA]

1.I advised him to play cricket.
2.The letter to have been written by her has been received to me.
3.I have something to give you.
In these clauses, what is the grammatical part of 'to play'/ 'to have been written' / 'to give' ?
(Adj. Or noun Or adv.)

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[SakibAlwyn-ztmd]

Heyy @Ashish can you please tell me if I don't identify the Noun, adjective and adverb then how do I use infinitive and base verbs . For example in your video. He is the guy to meet tomorrow.
I need a place to live.
She was very happy to see me.
The coffee is too hot to drink. I understand these sentences.
So My question is that there are so many Nouns, adjectives, adverbs so if I don't identify it then how do I use it in a sentence like when I am writing in a sentence or speaking to someone. Thank you!

[PratibhaBhandari-gf]

SIr, u said that when it works as a noun in a sentence, it works as
1 sub of a sentence
2 obj of a sentence
3 sub complement
However, u have not mentioned that simple infinitive also works as a obj complement.For instance
I forbade him to enter into my building. Here to enter is a simple infinitive that modifies a personal pronoun him which is an obj of a sentence. Thus, it also works as obj complement in a sentence in my view. What would you suggest, sir? Thanx for the video.

[Muhammad_naumanofficial]

Mr ashiish...Greetings to u. Why v call it subject as i can see that according to definition of subject it does not seem fit. I mean to see nd to run as a subject??

[mannybraha]

"She was very happy to see me."
If the infinitive modifies the adjective, "happy, " doesn't it functions as an adverb?
(since adjectives only modify a noun?)

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[amitsharmaa]

1.Let him sit there.
2.I bade him go out.
3. I made him do this
in these clauses, 'Sit' / 'Go' / 'Do' is what ?
(adj. or noun or adv.)

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Most Revered sir, being undisputedly the tallest grammarian of this generation, you are earnestly entreated with folded hands to let me know which of the following answers would be the most appropriate one -Question -I have no interest in politics.I must admit it frankly.(Join the sentences using Infinitive) Sir, my probable answers-(A) To admit it frankly, I have no interest in politics (B) To be perfectly frank, i have no interest in politics (C) I have to admit frankly that I have no interest in politics (D)I must admit frankly to have no interest in politics.Respected sir, which of the above answers do you think would be the most appropriate one from the grammatical as well as logical point of view.Sir, This is an academic question of class X standard of West Bengal.Sir, Various school teachers have approached the issue differently.Sir, i have serious doubts about the correctness of the options -C and D, because the verb'admit' is a Gerund taker, and there is a lot of difference between 'have to ' and 'must'.Sir, do please enlighten me about the correctness of this WB board school -level question.I keep awaiting your prized take on this because I always regard you as an authority on English language.

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Hi can you help me with these? to find their functions..
1. Take time to read, it is the fountain head of wisdom.
2. He went to the sea to think about his problem.
3. I'd like to teach the world to sing.
4. I am proud to be a Filipino.
5. She sang a lullaby to make the baby sleep.​

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[Krucezam]

Wonderful lesson. Clear so many doubts but it creates a few too. For ex. can i use gerund as subject complement in place of infinitive and will its meaning remain same