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Verb and object and full infinitive

Sometimes verbs are followed by an object and then by another verb in the to + infinitive form.

The to + infinitive is sometimes called the full infinitive. Examples are: to go, to be, to have, to speak.

Verb + object + to + infinitive

After some verbs we need to include an object before to + infinitive.

Some verbs which can be followed by this form are: advise, ask, allow, expect, encourage, force, help, invite, order, persuade, teach, tell.

They helped their neighbour to repair his car.

She asked me to give her some advice.

I told my assistant to send the letter.
I advised my friend not to sell his house.