An infinitive will almost always begin with to followed by the simple form

of the verb.

Important Note: Because an infinitive is not a verb, you cannot add s, es, ed, or
ing to the end. Ever!

Example :

- To sleep is the only thing Eli wants after his double shift waiting tables at the
neighborhood café.
- No matter how fascinating the biology dissection is, Emanuel turns his head
and refuses to look.
- Wherever Melissa goes, she always brings a book to read in case conversation
lags or she has a long wait.
 The Functions of To infinitive :

Noun Adjective

Adverb After QW

After adverb
of degree

Examples :

 As Noun
To be or not to be, that is the question.
To know her is to love her.
To visit the Grand Canyon is my life-long dream.
 As Adjective
The children need a garden to play in.
I would like a sandwich to eat.

 As Adverb
She came to collect her pay cheque.
The three bears went to find firewood.
 After QW
Noone knows when to die.
Every body wonders whom to marry.
 After Adverb of degree
It is too seweet to forget.
Grammar lesson is so easy to understand.
 Exercise :
Translate these sentences!
1. Siapa yang kesulitan dalam menghafal rumus-rumus gerund?
2. Setiap orang mempunyai hak untuk member pendapat mereka sendiri.
3. Siapa yang bersikeras membela dirinya sendiri ketika dia berbuat salah?
4. Menghibur teman-temannya di kelas dilakukan oleh Redy dengan berharap untuk
mendekati salah satu dari mereka
5. Seorang gubernur yang berdedikasi tinggi yang berkacamata mengusulkan para pekerja
memindahkan para PKL ke blog G di Pasar Tanah Abang.
Analyse these incorrect word !
1) The American architect, franc Liyod Wright, developed a theory of
architecture stressed the need of people who used it.no mistake
2) Pelicans have a long straight bill with a flexible pouch makes of skin on
the underside
3) In some countries, octopuses and snails are considered being great
dilicates to eat. No mistake
4) Many dylexis have difficulty to remembering the squance of letters in a
word and in distinguishing right from left. No mistake
5) Men and women in the peace crops work with people in developing
countries to help them improving their living condition.
 Exercise :
Translate these sentences!
6. Siapa yang kesulitan dalam menghafal rumus-rumus gerund?
7. Setiap orang mempunyai hak untuk member pendapat mereka sendiri.
8. Siapa yang bersikeras membela dirinya sendiri ketika dia berbuat salah?
9. Menghibur teman-temannya di kelas dilakukan oleh Redy dengan berharap untuk
mendekati salah satu dari mereka
10. Seorang gubernur yang berdedikasi tinggi yang berkacamata mengusulkan para pekerja
memindahkan para PKL ke blog G di Pasar Tanah Abang.
Analyse these incorrect word !
1) The American architect, franc Liyod Wright, developed a theory of
architecture stressed the need of people who used it.no mistake
2) Pelicans have a long straight bill with a flexible pouch makes of skin on
the underside
3) In some countries, octopuses and snails are considered being great
dilicates to eat. No mistake
4) Many dylexis have difficulty to remembering the squance of letters in a
word and in distinguishing right from left. No mistake
5) Men and women in the peace crops work with people in developing
countries to help them improving their living condition.