Infinitive

  Infinitive is a grammatical term referring to certain verb forms existing in many languages. As with many linguistic concepts, there is not a single definition applicable to all languages. The word is derived from Late Latin [modus] infinitivus, a derivative of infinitus meaning "infinite". Their most often use is non-finite verbs.

WHAT IS THE INFINITIVE OF A VERB ??

the answer is : An infinitive is a non-finite verb. In other words, it cannot be the main verb in a sentence. An infinitive can be used as a noun, an adjective or an adverb. Examples of Infinitives as Nouns.

• I need to work every day.
(The infinitive form with the word to is called the full infinitive or to-infinitive.)
• I must work every day.
(After certain verbs, the to is dropped (more on this below).)
• I work every day.
(This is not in the infinitive form. This is a finite verb, i.e., a verb functioning as the main verb.)

Note: The word to is not a preposition. It is often called the sign of the infinitive.

An infinitive is a non-finite verb. In other words, it cannot be the main verb in a sentence.

An infinitive can be used as a noun, an adjective or an adverb.        that's all for to day"  :)

be attention"!!  

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