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| Here we are going to discuss how we can use the infinitives of other verbs succeeding various non-auxiliary verbs. |
| Examples: It's starting to work. Gillan seems to be waking up. The windows need to be washed. |
| Study the common verbs below that can be succeeded by |
| infinitives. |
| afford fail prefer agree forget prepare appear go on pretend arrange happen propose ask hate promise attempt help refuse (can't) bear hesitate regret beg hope remember begin intend seem care learn start choose like swear consent love trouble continue manage try dare mean want decide neglect wish expect offer |
| In some cases, the following format can be applied to the verbs listed above: |
| 1. Format: object + infinitive |
| Examples: I need you to babysit today. Fiona expects her puppy to obey. The people want the government to be honest. |
| 2. Format: verb + for + object + infinitive |
| Examples: I arranged for her to take taekwondo lessons. I set up for them to meet in person. Dan asked for me to attend the meeting today. |
| Note: Some verbs can be followed either by an infinitive or -ing form. But there are some verbs where it's not possible to use infinitives. Use the -ing form, instead. (e.g. I enjoy eating out with friends.) |