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  1. 28-Jan-2007, 01:53 #1
    rehana82
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    Cool what does infinitive mean?

    Hello all

    Can someone please explain the meaning of infinitive? And please can you give me an example.

    Thank you
  2. 28-Jan-2007, 06:08 #2
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    Default Re: what does infinitive mean?

    I found a bunch of links for information about infinitives.
    Infinitive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives (halfway down the page)
    Infinitive (simple explanation)
    English Study Quiz - Gerund or Infinitive (quiz on distinguishing between gerunds and infinitives)
    Identifying Infinitives (what part of speech the infinitive is in)
  3. 28-Jan-2007, 06:33 #3
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    Default Re: what does infinitive mean?

    Hi, Rehana,
    The Infinitive is a non-finite form of a verb used with or without to, eg
    go, to go
    I am ready to start.
    We can wait a little.
    They must be waiting for us.
    They must have been waiting for too long.
    Regards
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