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The Infinitive without the Particle “to”

There are cases when the infinitive without the particle “to” is used. They are as follows:

1. After auxiliary and modal auxiliary verbs (except the verb “ought (to)”).

They didn’t invite her to the party.

He doesn’t understand the meaning of this word.

She can swim like a fish.

2. After verbs of sense perception such as “to hear”, “to see”, “to feel”, “to notice”, “to watch”.

I often see the children play in the yard.

3. After “let” and “help”.

I let my friend borrow my bicycle.

My brother helped me (to) wash my car.

4. After “make” and “have” in the meaning of “примушувати”, “наказувати”, but in the Passive “make” has the infinitive with “to”.

Sad movies make me cry.

They were made to pay for everything.

I had my brother carry my suitcase.

5. After the expressions “had better”, “would rather”, “would sooner”, “cannot but”, “nothing but”.

It’s going to rain. You’d better take an umbrella.

I’d rather wait for a few minutes if you don’t mind.

He would sooner die that allow her to leave.

I cannot but think so.

There is nothing left for us but wait.

6. In sentences beginning with “why not”.

Why not go and do it yourself?

Ex. I. Complete each sentence with an infinitive with or without “to”:

  1. They said good-bye like old friends and promised (see) each other again.

  2. The company decided (develop) the new product two years ago.

  3. We intend (send) you the documents next week.

  4. We need (increase) research to develop a completely new product.

  5. The students are made (practice) verbs every day.

  6. She made the students (decorate) the room with maps and posters of the USA.

  7. Let a sleeping dog (lie).

  8. We would like (upgrade) this model next year.

  9. You can (use) your credit card (pay) for phone calls.

  10. If the quality is not good, we might (change) our suppliers.

  11. A consultant can help you (draw up) a marketing plan.

  12. I would rather (go) to the museum next Saturday.

  13. The new personnel policy lets us (take) initiatives.

  14. We have asked the bank (notify) us of all transactions.

Ex. II. Your good friend Nick is asking for advice. What would you say in each situation? Start with “You’d better…”, “Why not…?”, “You should…”

  1. Nick is having trouble in his computer programming class.

  2. Nick tells you that his parents don’t have the money to pay for his education.

  3. Nick hasn’t called his girlfriend for a week because he thinks she is angry with him. He wants to see her, but he doesn’t know how to handle the situation.

Ex. III. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the infinitive.

Example: Photographers like to photograph famous people, but many famous people don’t like to be photographed.

  1. John likes to criticize people, but he doesn’t like ______.

  2. Mr. Perkins likes to talk about people, but he doesn’t like ______ about.

  3. Mr. King would prefer to interview the job applicants after lunch, but the applicants would prefer ______ now.

  4. I like to entertain guests and also ______.

  5. She wants to help others and ______ by others in turn.

  6. We have to finish our term paper. It absolutely has ______ by Tuesday.

  7. Are we to meet her at the airport, or is she ______ by someone else?

  8. He doesn’t like to cheat anyone and he doesn’t like ______.

  9. He isn’t likely to invite her to his birthday party, and he isn’t likely ______ to her birthday party, either.

  10. The boss expects me to complete the report by Friday. In fact, he expects it ______ in time for a ten o’clock meeting.