Types of Infinitives
Infinitives are of two types:-
Simple infinitive
Gerundial infinitive
Simple Infinitive : Infinitives that are used as a noun in a sentence are called 'simple infinitives or noun infinitives'. A simple infinitive has many uses in a sentence:-
As a subject of Verb:-
a. To quarrel is inhuman.
b. To read is a good habit.
c. To drink is a bad habit.
As an object of Verb:-
a. Children like to play.
b. Gisele loves to dance.
c. The coward fear to die.
As an object of Preposition:-
a. I was about to move.
b. She was about to start.
c. He woke up early to go to church.
After superlatives and situation of adjectives:-
a. David Beckham is the greatest player to see in football.
b. He is the only boy to reach here on time
c. Who was the first man to go on moon?
Case in apposition to noun or pronoun:-
a. It is my hobby to play football.
b. It is easy to win this game.
c. It is good to be with you.
In next part you will learn Gerundial Infinitive…
