The following verbs are normally used with this pattern: Subject + Verbs + Object + Bare Infinitive (Infinitive without “to”). Remember the words: let, make, see, hear, feel, watch, notice, have.
Verbs + Object + Bare Infinitive Examples
See the list of the verbs that use this pattern.
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Verbs Object To Infinitives
The following verbs are normally used with this pattern:
Subject + Verbs + Object + To Infinitive
- advise
- allow
- ask
- beg
- cause
- command
- compel
- encourage
- expect
- forbid
- force
- get
- hate
- help
- instruct
- intend
- invite
- leave
- like
- love
- mean
- need
- oblige
- order
- permit
- prefer
- recommend
- remind
- request
- teach
- tell
- tempt
- trouble
- want
- warn
- wish
- would like
Verbs Object To Infinitives Examples
- Can you ask him to see me?
- My mother always teaches me to speak politely.
- I never want you to face this problem.
- What would you like me to tell her?
- Everyone needs you to play in this match.
Verbs + Object + Bare Infinitive and Verbs + Object + To infinitive Exercises
Exercise I: To Infinitive vs Bare Infinitive Exercise
Underline the correct word to complete the sentence.
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Never let her (go, to go) out alone at night.
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Please advise him (leave, to leave) early.
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The boy has made his girlfriend (cry, to cry) many times.
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Can’t you see a cat (cross, to cross) the road?
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I’ll ask him (call, to call) you.
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Can you hear someone (open, to open) our door?
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Do you want me (buy, to buy) this house?
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Everybody expects him (win, to win) the competition.
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Do you feel my love (get, to get) colder?
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Don’t invite him (eat, to eat) here. He’s sick.
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We often watch Barcelona (play, to play) against Real Madrid.
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Would you like me (help, to help) you?
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Did you notice someone (sneak, to sneak) into your house?
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The headmaster had her (tell, to tell) what had happened to her.
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Please encourage everyone (work, to work) together.
Exercise 2: Identify the Bare Infinitives in the Sentences
Instructions: Underline the bare infinitive in the following sentences.
- The children want to play.
- He needs to eat.
- We should study.
- I can swim.
- They love to dance.
- She wants to learn.
- He needs to work.
- We should help.
- I can’t stop laughing.
- They are going to travel.
- Let me open the door for you.
- Help me tell him that I’ve been waiting.
Exercise 3: Using the Bare Infinitives in the Sentences
Instructions: Answer the following questions.
- What do you say when you express your apology?
- Where do you usually see people sunbathe?
- Who always helps you solve your problems?
- How can you help poor people fulfill their needs?
- When do you usually see a full moon?
Answer
Exercise I
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go
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to leave
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cry
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cross
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to call
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open
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to buy
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to win
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get
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to eat
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play
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to help
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sneak
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tell
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to work
Exercise II
- The children want to play.
- He needs to eat.
- We should study.
- I can swim.
- They love to dance.
- She wants to learn.
- He needs to work.
- We should help.
- I can’t stop laughing.
- They are going to travel.
- Let me open the door for you.
- Help me tell him that I’ve been waiting.
Exercise III
- I say, “I apologize.”
- I usually see people sunbathe on the beach.
- My parents always help me solve my problems.
- You can help poor people fulfill their needs by donating money or volunteering your time.
- I usually see a full moon at night.
Other Exercises
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