Verb + object + to + 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 use the structure someone + to + infinitive. Verbs which can be followed by this form include want, ask, tell, would like, advise, allow, expect, encourage, force, help, invite, order, persuade, need. |
They helped their neighbour to fix his car. She asked me to give her some advice. He told his assistant to send the parcel. She persuaded him to have lunch with her. We need someone to help us. |
The negative form is object + not + to + infinitive. With need, help and want we use the standard negative of don't, didn't, etc. |
She advised me not to sell my house. I don't need you to help me, thanks. |
Practise this grammar
Intermediate grammar exercise: ‘verb + object + to infinitive’ structure
Mónica Quevedo - August 10, 2021, 5:30 am
is a non-finite verb form that shows characteristics of a noun.
for example
. the neighbors played rock music
.The movie was romantic
Lore - January 6, 2023, 2:55 pm
Hello, I don’t understand why the verb “like” is following by the object “us “in this sentence
#Wouldn’t you like us to be standing in the middle of Time Square right now?
Stuart Cook - January 6, 2023, 9:19 pm
The verb ‘like’ on its own doesn’t take this structure. However, when it is coupled with ‘would’ – ‘would like’ – it means ‘want’ and can be used in the structure shown above in the table.
would like us to be = want us to be.
Gurucharan Sahay - February 11, 2023, 8:08 am
Could it be possible if me to join the meeting after that I fill out the form?
*Ma’am why “Me” is used after it?*
*And why “To” is used as me object?*
*Ma’am for what purpose here “To” is used as a preposition or infinitive form?*