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Infinitive with 'to'

1. After certain verbs (e.g., want, plan, decide, try):

Example: He wants to hold the lizard.

2. After adjectives (e.g., excited, happy, difficult):

Example: She’s excited to try it.

3. To show purpose:

Example: She went to the store to buy it.

2. Infinitive without 'to'

Infinitives are used without 'to' (bare infinitives) in the following cases:

1. After modal verbs (e.g., can, will, must):

Example: She can hold it.

2. After causative verbs (e.g., make, let):

Example: Let her hold it.

- After verbs of perception (e.g., see, watch, hear):

Example: We saw her hold it.

• I can’t hold one!


("Hold" follows the modal verb "can," which never takes "to.")

• Make him try it.


("Try" follows "make," a causative verb, which is followed by the bare infinitive.)
• We’ll watch her do it.
("Do" is used without "to" after the verb of perception "watch.")

• OK. I’ll let her buy it.


("Buy" follows "let," another causative verb, which is always followed by a bare infinitive.)

• I’ll even help her pay for it.

("Pay" is a bare infinitive following "help," which can be used with or without "to.")

Use 'to' + infinitive Use bare infinitive (without 'to')

1) After certain verbs: He wants to hold the lizard. 1) After modal verbs: She can hold it.

2) After adjectives: She’s excited to try it. 2) After causative verbs: Let her hold it.

3) To show purpose: She went to the store to buy it. 3) After verbs of perception: We saw her hold it.

Let’s check

Choose the correct answer (with or without 'to') to complete each sentence. (10 points)
1. She decided ___ visit her grandparents.
a) to
b) -

2. Let me ___ help you with your homework.


a) to
b) -

3. They plan ___ go to the beach this weekend.


a) to
b) -

4. I can’t ___ believe how beautiful this place is!


a) to
b) -

5. We made her ___ finish her project on time.


a) to
b) -

6. He forgot ___ lock the door before leaving.


a) to
b) -
7. The teacher asked him ___ read the story aloud.
a) to
b) -

8. I’ll help you ___ carry the groceries.


a) to
b) -

9. She’s excited ___ start her new job.


a) to
b) -

10. I heard him ___ play the piano beautifully.


a) to
b) -

B. Fill in the blanks with 'to' where necessary(10 points)


1. We will watch them ___ perform on stage.

2. He promised ___ call me later tonight.

3. I can ___ hear someone knocking on the door.

4. She hopes ___ travel to Italy next summer.

5. Please let me ___ explain my idea.

6. They decided ___ join the sports club.

7. I made her ___ apologize for being late.

8. It’s important ___ be on time for the meeting.

9. Can you help me ___ bake a cake?

10. I saw him ___ leave the house in a hurry.

C. Rewrite the sentences using "to" where necessary

1. She let me borrow her book.

2. They hope visit the museum tomorrow.

3. I heard her sing a beautiful song.

4. We decided go for a walk after dinner.

5. Can you help fix my bike?

6. He asked me help him with his homework.

7. I’ll let you know when we arrive.


8. She wants learn how to cook Italian food.

9. The manager made her stay late at work.

10. He’s excited start his new course next month.

Answer Key

A. Choose the correct form


1. a) to 6. a) to

2. b) - 7. a) to

3. a) to 8. b) -

4. b) - 9. a) to

5. b) - 10. b) -

B. Fill in the blanks


1. (blank) 6. to

2. to 7. (blank)

3. (blank) 8. to

4. to 9. (blank)

5. (blank) 10. (blank)

C. Rewrite the sentences


1. She let me borrow her book.

2. They hope to visit the museum tomorrow.

3. I heard her sing a beautiful song.

4. We decided to go for a walk after dinner.

5. Can you help fix my bike?

6. He asked me to help him with his homework.

7. I’ll let you know when we arrive.

8. She wants to learn how to cook Italian food.

9. The manager made her stay late at work.

10. He’s excited to start his new course next month.

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