Continuous infinitive

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Continuous Infinitive

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A grammatical structure that combines the infinitive form of a verb with the continuous aspect, often used to express ongoing actions or states.

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Example of Continuous Infinitive

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"to be waiting" is an example of a continuous infinitive, indicating an ongoing action.

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Usage of Continuous Infinitive

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Used after certain verbs, adjectives, or nouns to indicate an action that is ongoing.

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Common Verbs Followed by Continuous Infinitive

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Verbs like 'seem', 'believe', and 'happen' often take continuous infinitives.

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Structure of Continuous Infinitive

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The structure is: 'to be' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Difference between Simple and Continuous Infinitive

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Simple infinitive: 'to live'; Continuous infinitive: 'to be living'. Continuous indicates an ongoing action.

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Example Sentence with Continuous Infinitive

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"She seems to be studying for her exams."

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Continuous Infinitive with Adjectives

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Adjectives like 'happy' or 'glad' can be followed by a continuous infinitive to express feelings about ongoing actions.

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Example of Continuous Infinitive with Adjective

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"I am happy to be learning new things."

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Continuous Infinitive in Passive Voice

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Can be used in passive constructions, e.g., "The project is believed to be completed by next week."