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    The document discusses various uses of infinitives in English sentences. It provides examples of infinitives used as subjects, objects, and subject complements. It also describes active and passive infinitives and lists common verbs, adjectives, and nouns that can be followed by infinitives.

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    UNIT 10

    INFINITIVES
    INFINITIVE AS SUBJECT
    Infinitive(Subject) + Verb + Object
    INFINITIVE AS OBJECT

    To procrastinate causes a lot of problems. Subject + Verb + Infinitive(Object)


    Not to go ahead proved a mistake. They want to watch the soccer game.
    He had to perform in front of thousands of
    INFINITIVE AS SUBJECT COMPLEMENT people.
    Subject + Verb + Infinitive (S.Complement)

    Your goal is to make the best investment.


    His dream was to have a better job.
    TOO + ADJECTIVE/ADVERB + INFINITIVE
    ACTIVE INFINITIVES
    It is too late to finish the project. 1.SIMPLE INFINITIVE
    The child ran too happy to see his mother. We expect you to make an excellent presentation next week.
    2.PAST INFINITIVE
    ADJECTIVE/ADVERB + ENOUGH + INFINITIVE You seem to have spent all your money on vacation.
    The vegetables are fresh enough to be cut.
    The didn't act nicely enough to get the role. PASSIVE INFINITIVES
    1.IN THE PRESENT

    ENOUGH + NOUN + INFINITIVE


    The new update is expected to be released by tomorrow.
    He has enough money to buy the latest iPhone. 2.IN THE PAST
    She has knowledge enough to get the job. My report was to have been debated this morning

    VERBS FOLLOWED ADJECTIVES FOLLOWED NOUNS FOLLOWED


    BY INFINITIVE BY INFINITIVE BY INFINITIVE
    They often express feelings about the In this case, the infinitive gives
    advise - encourage - order - tell - allow action described in the infinitive information about the noun.
    force - persuade - urge - convince -get
    afraid - fortunate - important -reluctant
    invite - require - warn -ask - expect
    amazed - glad - likely -sorry
    need -want - choose - pay -would like
    excited -happy - proud - willing
    His request to become part of
    She offered to help me move my They were sad to hear about the team was rejected.
    things to my new house. his death. They followed the general's
    He refused to answer my question I am happy to see you again. order to retreat.

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