Advanced approach to verbs with unique
usages with comprehensive explanation. In this article you are going to learn
how to use To+ V1+Ing and Direct or Bare infinitive with some rules and
specific phrases.
We
can use an action verb as a noun to replace a full infinitive (to + V1) and can
use it easily. There are some examples to support this rule.
I
will go for a drive tomorrow at morning.
My
father goes for a walk every day at 5 o’ clock.
The
doctor suggested my injured friends for a rest.
People
go to club for a drink.
The
teacher gave extra time for a test on English Grammar.
To + Gerund (V1+ING)
People
think that we only use V1 with To but you will be surprised to know that it is
incorrect because here we are going to learn wherein we can use V4 means
present particle (V1 + ING like going, coming, etc.).
It
happens in certain cases as shown here.
Accustomed
to Used to, Habitual to, and addicted to these are used to show and when used
as adjectives always prefer taking present participle (V1 + ING)
Examples
1. I
am addicted to sleeping late at night.
2. They
are used to talking in the class a lot.
3. The
students are never habitual to studying in the class.
4. My
father is accustomed to going to office timely.
With
a view to + present participle (V1 + ING) is used to describe a purpose for
something.
Examples
The
students come to me with a view to leaning English.
We
earn money with a view to satisfying our basic needs of life.
Comes
to + present participle (V1 + ING) when used to deliver a process.
Examples
When
it comes to answering the questions, mostly people retreat.
When
it came to living happily with Miss Dimpal, Mr. Batra sacrificed his life for
the nation.
Look
Forward to + Present Participle to hope for a future action.
We
look forward to meeting you in school soon.
They
looked forward to learning Germany last year.
Rule 3 Direct Infinitive
There
are some concepts of English Grammar where we always use direct infinitive.
These are also known as bare infinitive means without to V1. Let’s learn their
usages now with detailed explanation.
Modal Auxiliaries:-
Just after modal verbs we always use bare infinite but if you have no idea what
model verbs are, you can learn it from a basic level from step by step just by
clicking on these blue words.
There
are 13 modal auxiliary verbs are there in English language, but only 11 fit
according to this rule because 2 of them have To at the last Used to and Ought
to hence these don’t fit for the rule. I have highlighted them.
Can Could
May Might
Will Would
Shall Should
Must Dare
Used to Ought to
Need
Examples
1. You
can enter this premises at any time without problem.
2. They
should not sleep late at night.
3. We
must respect our parents and obey them.
4. I
would read newspaper daily in 2019.
5. India
could win the cricket match with Pakistan easily.
6. The
people of India need not fear from Coronavirus.
7. I
may get late at the party.
8. Need
I work here?
Some
verbs are always followed by Bare Infinitive these are
Bid, let, help, make, fell, hear, watch and see etc.
Note:
direct or bare infinitive is used with these verbs only when these are used in
active voice (and not in passive voice except the verb
let).
Examples
1. She
never lets me feel alone.
2. My
English teacher made us write an essay.
3. Neha
helped me learn SEO friendly content writing.
4. They
heard Kailsh Khair sing in their college.
5. I
saw her leave me and go.
Use
of Let
They
government lets the students go and study in private and government
institutions.
The
students are let go and study by the government in private and government institutions.
Note: the use of verb ‘let’
is followed by direct infinitive both in active and passive voice.
Some
phrases that always take direct infinitive are explained with examples.
(Had
better, had rather, would rather, would better, as soon, no sooner than)
Examples
I
had better apply early to bed and early to rise principle to stay healthy.
Diwali
had rather give us a chance to live amicably.
People
would rather celebrate Chhat Puja
at Ghat than at home.
She
would better learn cooking.
I
would as soon chat with you as talk over call. (When have equal willingness)
No sooner than did I realize our relation
than I loved it.
Some other uses of direct infinite With (But, Than,
And, Except, As, or)
Examples
She
did nothing but talk to me.
I
had nothing to do expect love her unconditionally.
They
study no more than play games in laptop.
He
can dance and sing together simultaneously.
Do you want to stay here or leave with your brother?
Use of ‘why’ or ‘why not’
‘Why’
is used to put a question for a reasonable answer while ‘why not’ is used to
suggest something.
Why
Why
tell you about my profile?
Why
share my personal life with you?
Why
let the people roam freely without marks?
Why
hike the petrol prices?
Why prepare for U.P.S.E now?
Why not
For
suggestion
Why
not take help of other classmates for this question?
Why
not learn adverbs and types
to write professionally?
Why
not wake up early at morning and have a walk?
Why
not try our best to be always together?
Why
not let the world see our capabilities for this task?
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