The Infinitive without ‘to’:- Though the infinitive is usually recognized by a ‘to’ before the verb (to + verb) yet there are certain conditions under which the infinitive is used without the use of ‘to’. See the following to find out:-
After verbs like: Hear, see, bid, feel, make, behold, observe, watch, let, please, help need etc.
a. She saw me bath.
b. I bade him leave.
c. She felt his touch.
d. He watched her cook.
After a Modal:-
a. You need not go out.
b. He dare not misbehave with me.
c. You should listen to your parents.
After the conjunction ‘but’ when it means ‘except’:-
a. She was so much in pain that she could do nothing but cry.
b. He did nothing but sleep.
c. Under the weekend, I would do nothing but relax.
In next part you will learn more about infinitive....
