Can an infinitive be a verb on its own?

An infinitive can be used in a sentence as a noun, an adverb, or an adjective, but it cannot act as a true verb that expresses the action of a subject.

Can an infinitive be a clause?

The infinitive clause is called a clause because it may contain such clausal elements as a subject, object, complement, or modifier. Verbs that can be followed by infinitive clauses (as objects) include: agree, begin, decide, hope, intend, like, plan, and propose.

What are 5 examples of independent clauses?

Examples of Independent Clauses

• I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
• Waiting to have my car’s oil changed is boring.
• She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.
• Our planets revolve around the sun.
• The professor always comes to class fully prepared.
• Hurricanes strengthen over warm waters.

Which form of the verb is used with infinitives?

The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by “to” (e.g., “to run,” “to dance,” “to think”). The infinitive form is not always preceded by “to.” Look at these examples: I need to run every day. (The infinitive form with the word “to” is called the “full infinitive” or “to-infinitive.”)

How do you use infinitive without TO?

The infinitive is used without to after modal auxiliary verbs will, shall, would, should, can, could, may, might and must.

1. It might rain later in the evening. (NOT It might to rain later in the evening.)
2. I must go now. (NOT I must to go now.)
3. She should have resigned. (NOT She should have to resigned.)

What is infinite and non finite verb?

Verbs which have the past or the present form are called FINITE verbs. Verbs in any other form (infinitive, -ing, or -ed) are called NONFINITE verbs. This means that verbs with tense are finite, and verbs without tense are nonfinite.

Can an infinitive be an object of a verb?

Infinitive as object An infinitive clause can be used as the object of a verb.

How do you identify an infinitive clause?

Recognize an infinitive phrase when you find one. An infinitive phrase will begin with an infinitive (To + Simple Form of the Verb). It will include one or more objects and/or modifiers. Infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

What are the three types of independent clause?

Independent clauses are used in all types of complete sentences: simple, compound, complex and compound-complex.

How do you know if a clause is independent or dependent?

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

What happens when an infinitive follows the conjugated verb?

As discussed in our lesson on infinitives as nouns, the infinitive has characteristics of both a verb and a noun. Thus, when an infinitive is used after a verb, some grammarians view the infinitive as an object of the conjugated verb, while others see it as a dependent verb.

Which verb is not followed by an infinitive?

In some cases we use the infinitive without to. The infinitive is used without to after modal auxiliary verbs will, shall, would, should, can, could, may, might and must. It might rain later in the evening. (NOT It might to rain later in the evening.)