Verb Complements 72v4d

Verb Complements INFINITIVES AND INFINITIVE CLAUSES

What is it? An infinitive is like a gerund where both function as a verb complement. (Both is used to clarify or to complete the thought of a sentence) But acts as different parts of speech With or without the particle “to”

Infinitive Clauses An infinitive clause is a clause which contains clausal elements such as a subject, object, complement, or modifier

EXAMPLES: A gerund

An Infinitive

Flying around the world requires a lot time and money.

To fly around the world requires a lot time and money.

Sparky’s favorite hobby is reading books.

Sparky’s favorite hobby is to read books

My mom loves cooking in our kitchen

Our kitchen is where my mom loves to cook.

Washing clothes is what I do for a living

To wash clothes is what I do for a living

Forms of Infinitives The three main forms  Bare

infinitive or the zero infinitive

(modal

 Full

verb+base)

infinitive or the to-infinitive

(to+base)

 Negative (not+w/

infinitive or w/o the particle to+base)

Bare/Zero Infinitive

The guy over there decided that he should marry the lady he loves. I would rather live in the streets than to live with you.

Full/To-Infinitive

Joselle’s favorite thing to do after studying is to read books and novels To run a top ranked business is what Gela do to earn a living

Negative Infinitive

I decided not to go to the party, because I got lots of work to do. Ellijah asked me not to be late for the practice.

Forms of Infinitives  Sub

forms( can be a negative, a bare or a full infinitive Perfect

infinitive(to have+past participle) Perfect continuous infinitive(to have been+present participle) Continuous infinitive(to be+present participle) ive infinitive(to be+past participle)

Examples To have written an article in the school paper is a privilege. (Perfect Infinitive) I would have preferred to have been taking quizzes, if I had a chance. (perfect Continuous Infinitive) To be ranked number one in a class is an honor. (ive infinitive) To be rank 1 at this event is very exciting. (Continuous infinitive)

Functions of infinitives  As

a noun(subject, direct object and subjective complement)

 As

an adjective

 As

an adverb that modifies a verb

 As

an adverb that modifies a predicate adjective

As a Noun

Subject To write an effective plot of a story requires a lot of practice and experience. To dance is everything to her. To know her is to love her.

As Direct Object My dad likes to hunt for a big fat deer. That guy over there likes to eat chocolates and sweets. At one time, I attempted to build a miniature model of my house

Subjective Complement

My advice is to file a complaint about the tragedy that happened during the School Field Trip. My greatest ambition is to climb Mount Everest. The decision was to extend the deadline of manuscripts by a

As an Adjective

Give me the papers to be signed for the school campaign tomorrow. I should see the dishes to be cleaned. Janica should already know all the topics to be reviewed for her math competition.

As an Adverb

Modifies a verb

I returned not to clarify things out but to tell her that I am sorry. My classmates attended to listen for the lecture. The SSG President came to check the facilities to be used for the seminar tomorrow.

Modifies an Adjective I am sad to hear about the death of a young and adorable child. My mom , Emilyn , was pleased to receive a letter from her sister in abroad. I am happy to see you again.

QUIZ

1.

Alan can’t stand

on trains. (riding/to ride)

2.

Mr. Haris enjoys

people out to dinner. (inviting/ to invite)

3.

As the famous saying goes, there is no use (crying/ to cry)

4.

I stopped

5.

Tara has the ability

6.

Do you want _______ your family? (calling, to call)

7.

Will you continue _______ after you give birth? (working, to work)

8.

You promised _______ me a diamond ring. (buying, to buy)

9.

Eva is having trouble __________ on the exam. (concentrating, to concentrate)

10.

Please allow me ________ your Facebook page. (ing, to )

over spilled milk.

about the future. (worrying, to worry) . (succeeding, to succeed)