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	Classroom Today Learn about infinitive verbs Infinitive Verbs Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to learn about infinitive verbs an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec May Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Grammar: Infinitive Verbs Definition of an infinitive verb. An infinitive verb: usually occurs with "to" (except after an auxiliary verb or a modal verb) has no tense, aspect, person, or number is usually the base form of a verb ("to be" is an exception) Infinitive Verb Examples I had to go. I want to sing. The following words are infinitive verbs grow, paint, sing, think, walk Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons From YOUR Teacher: Infinitive Verbs Remember infinitive verbs are usually the base forms of verbs. Test: Infinitive Verbs The following test has both gerunds and infinitive verbs. For each question, choose the correct sentence. 1.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  I recommend seeing that new play.      b.  I recommend to see that new play. The correct answer is ........ a. I recommend seeing that new play. 2.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  I want to go to the beach today.      b.  I want going to the beach today. The correct answer is ........ a. I want to go to the beach today. 3.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  Julie quit to eat junk food because she wanted to lose weight.      b.  Julie quit eating junk food because she wanted to lose weight. The correct answer is ........ b. Julie quit eating junk food because she wanted to lose weight. 4.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  She said to read books is her favorite pastime.      b.  She said reading books is her favorite pastime. The correct answer is ........ b. She said reading books is her favorite pastime. 5.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  Joan does not feel like doing her homework this evening.      b.  Joan does not feel like to do her homework this evening. The correct answer is ........ a. Joan does not feel like doing her homework this evening. 6.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  Honey, please do not forget to buy milk on your way home from work.      b.  Honey, please do not forget buying milk on your way home from work. The correct answer is ........ a. Honey, please do not forget to buy milk on your way home from work. 7.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  John asked his son helping with the yard work.      b.  John asked his son to help with the yard work. The correct answer is ........ b. John asked his son to help with the yard work. 8.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  The teacher said she was going assigning a lot of homework.      b.  The teacher said she was going to assign a lot of homework. The correct answer is ........ b. The teacher said she was going to assign a lot of homework. 9.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  The students were planning to meet after the class was finished.      b.  The students were planning meeting after the class was finished. The correct answer is ........ a. The students were planning to meet after the class was finished. 10.  Choose the correct sentence.      a.  Ayumi says that it is very important to get enough sleep.      b.  Ayumi says that it is very important getting enough sleep. The correct answer is ........ a. Ayumi says that it is very important to get enough sleep. More Tests   Additional Lessons About These Lessons The following classroom lessons are great for students who want additional conversation, listening, and reading practice. Conversation Lesson - Intermediate Level. Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language with a written conversation and a conversation notes section. Conversation Lesson 29 - Making a Purchase (Intermediate - Conversation, Reading) Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language. Making a Purchase Joan: How much is this? Clerk: You mean the large one or the small one? Joan: The large one. Clerk: They’re on special this week. They’ve been reduced to five dollars. Joan: Is this the only kind you have? Clerk: No. We have some that are different in style but not in color. They’re over there. Do you see the sign? Joan: Oh, yes. I think I’ll look at those over there before I decide. Clerk: Very well. Just take your time. Conversation Notes on special special low price Just take your time Don’t be in a hurry Source: U.S. State Department Additional Conversation Conversation This is a collection of 30 situational conversations which focus on a wide variety of communicative and natural encounters in English....these lessons are for beginning students. Conversation This is a collection of 30 situational conversations. Each conversation is accompanied by language notes....these lessons are for advanced students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 52 lessons covering pronunciation, speaking, writing, and grammar topics....these lessons are for beginning students. Conversation English conversation lessons. 30 lessons focusing mostly on communication and grammar topics....these lessons are for intermediate students. Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.