ESL: To-Infinitive

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Example of 'To-Infinitive'

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We are learning to speak Italian.

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Purpose of "To-infinitive"

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To express purpose or necessity after a verb followed by a pronoun or a noun.

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Location of "To-infinitive" in a sentence?

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after transitive verbs (e.g., want, aim, like, fail)

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I allow my daughter ____ with friends in the garden.

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to play

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We intend ____ him the truth for fear of his madness.

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not to tell

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Linh ____ to the airport late as the plane takes off in 15 mins.

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not to come

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I’m happy ____ that you’ve passed your driving test. Congratulations!

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to hear

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Structure of TO + INFINITIVE?

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Subject + verb + to-infinitive