To + Infinitive

​Infinitive

+

To​

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​After Adjectives

​It is so nice to watch the sunset!

​

​ When we have an adjective

before a verb, we put to

between them and the verb

in the infinitive.​

​

​I always come here to enjoy the view.

​Reason or Explanation

​If we need to give a reason or explain why

we did/do something, the verb needs to be

in the infinitive with a to before it.​

​They know exactly where to go next.

​After Questions Words

​If we use what, where, when, why,

​in a sentence ( not in a question )

​then the verb following it must be

after to​ and in the infinitive.

​After a few Verbs

​ Also, there is a list of verbs that can be

followed by another verb. That other verb

must be in the infinitive and go after to.

​

​Alex promised to take care of the dog.

​Don't forget

​

​that the verb in the infinitive is used as well when we have a modal verb or an auxiliary verb ( simple past and present ) but it is NOT followed by to.

​The doctor didn't prescribe any medication.

​And Verbs that

Indicate Movement

​The wizard ran to help the other dimension.