In this episode we are going to talk about “verbs followed By To Infinitive”. A lot of verbs in English have different pattern and use. Some of them must be followed by gerund and some others must be followed by to infinitive.
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Verbs Followed By To Infinitive List
If the verbs below are followed by another verb, the following verb must be to + infinitive.
- afford
- agree
- appear
- arrange
- attempt
- dare
- decide
- fail
- forget ( It can also be followed by -ing verb with different meaning )
- hope
- learn
- manage
- offer
- plan
- pretend
- promise
- refuse
- seem
- tend
- threat
- want
Let’s see the following examples :
- I decided to leave her because I saw her with another man.
- We plan to buy a house next year.
- Our supervisor tends to talk too much.
- I want to hold your hand.
- The baby learns to walk every day.
- Cats seems to understand human in some ways.
- I hope to see you again.
- He promised to marry me but it’s a lie.
- Don’t forget to lock the door, Honey.
- The thief refused to give in.
Verbs Followed by To Infinitive Exercises
Exercise I
In this exercise, you have to complete the sentences with a suitable verb.
| buy lock give speak play cook |
- The burglar got into my house. I forgot ……………the window.
- I’d like to learn …………. Spanish.
- I want …………. a new car.
- We’ve arranged ……………… football tomorrow afternoon.
- My father promised ………….. a surprising birthday present.
Exercise II
Answer the following questions.
- What do you plan to do at the end of the year?
- Why do you think some people refuse to follow health protocols?
- What do you think of the people who avoid paying his debt?
- Mention 5 things you want to share with your mother?
- Have you ever promised to do something? Did you do or break it?
Answers
Exercise I
- The burglar got into my house I forgot to lock the window.
- I’d like to learn to speak Spanish.
- I want to buy a new car.
- We’ve arranged to play football tomorrow afternoon.
- My father promised to give a surprising birthday present.
Exercise II
Different answers are possible.
- I plan to stay home.
- They refuse to follow them because they don’t understand the risk.
- I think people who avoid paying his debt are irresponsible and immature.
- First, I want to have meals together more often. Also, I want to travel with her. Besides, I want to talk with her more. On top of that, I want to share the same house with her. Finally, I want share happiness with her.
- Yes, I have. I promised to marry someone but I didn’t.
Other Exercises
Verbs + Object + Bare Infinitive
Verbs Followed by Ing or To Infinitive
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