INFINITIVE

An infinitive is the basic form of the verb

Examples: to buy, to fish, to run, to watch, to tell, and so
forth.

Example Sentences:
"I want to swim."
"They asked us to leave."

Helping verb helps the MAIN VERB

Main verbs MUST have TENSES – Present tense, Past tense,
Future tense
An infinitive has no tense

Infinitives are often used when actions are unreal, general,

or future.
Examples:
(Note how the main underlined verb relates to unreal,
general, or future actions.)
• Kate agreed to come.
• I hope to see you soon.
• We plan to finish this shortly.
• They decided to return home.
• She promised to stop smoking.
• We agreed never to talk about it again.
• He offered to sell the house.
• I refuse to pay!
• You seem to be disappointed.
• She asked him not to leave.
• I want to drink.
• They need to get up early.