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Choose the correct infinitive form of the verb in the sentence:
"I want _____ a book."
  • a)
    read
  • b)
    to read
  • c)
    reading
  • d)
    reads
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aim It Academy answered
The infinitive form of the verb is "to" followed by the base form of the verb. In this case, "to read" is the correct infinitive form.

Choose the correct sentence containing an infinitive:
  • a)
    She wants to eat an apple.
  • b)
    He has play football.
  • c)
    They going to the beach.
  • d)
    You are reads a book.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Infinitives
An infinitive is the basic form of a verb, usually preceded by "to." It serves various functions in a sentence, such as acting as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Analyzing the Options
Let's break down the options provided:
- Option A: She wants to eat an apple.
- This sentence correctly uses the infinitive "to eat." Here, "to eat" acts as the object of the verb "wants," indicating what she desires.
- Option B: He has play football.
- This sentence is incorrect. The correct form should be "He has to play football," where "to play" is the infinitive.
- Option C: They going to the beach.
- This option is also incorrect. It should be "They are going to the beach," which does not include an infinitive.
- Option D: You are reads a book.
- This sentence is incorrect as well. The correct form is "You are reading a book," which does not contain an infinitive either.
Conclusion
Option A is the only sentence that correctly incorporates an infinitive. The use of "to eat" clearly demonstrates the action that the subject desires to perform. Understanding infinitives is crucial for proper sentence construction, especially in competitive exams like bank tests.
Ensure you practice identifying infinitives to enhance your grammatical skills!

In the following sentence, fill in the blanks with suitable from of verb.
We like ________ our grandmother on Sundays.
  • a)
    to visit
  • b)
    visiting
  • c)
    Both A and B
  • d)
    visited
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

We like to visit/visiting our grandmother on Sundays. After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. For example, verbs like start, bother, visit are the verbs that is followed by either; infinitive or –ing form. i.e. Don’t bother waiting/to wait for me. In both the case the meaning of the sentence is the same.

Fill in the blank with the correct infinitive to negate the sentence
'I decided ___ pizza today.'"
  • a)
    to have
  • b)
    not to have
  • c)
    to not have
  • d)
    not have
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Wizius Careers answered
The verb 'decide' takes an infinitive ('to' + base verb). To negate it, 'not' precedes the infinitive, forming 'not to have.' The correct sentence is 'I decided not to have pizza today.' Thus, B ('not to have') is correct. A ('to have') lacks negation, C ('to not have') is non-standard, and D ('having not') is a gerund form.
Therefore, Correct  Answer - Option B

Fill in the blanks with Infinitive
I saw him _____
  • a)
    Went
  • b)
    Go
  • c)
    To going
  • d)
    To go
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arpita Datta answered
Explanation:


Infinitives are verb forms that are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. They are formed by adding "to" before the base form of the verb. In this question, we need to use the infinitive form of the verb to complete the sentence.

Answer:


The correct answer is option 'B', Go.


Reason:


The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to use the past tense of the verb "saw". The sentence is incomplete, and we need to add a verb after the object pronoun "him". The verb should be in its base form or the infinitive form. The correct sentence would be "I saw him go". Here, "go" is the infinitive form of the verb, and it functions as the object of the verb "saw".

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