Test: Type I (Infinitives) - Bank Exams MCQ

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.

The infinitive is the base form of the verb with "to" in front of it. In this sentence, "to go" is the infinitive.

The infinitive form of a verb is created by adding "to" before the base form of the verb, so the correct answer is "to eat."
 

The infinitive form of a verb is created by adding "to" before the base form of the verb, so the correct answer is "to cook."

The sentence with the correct infinitive is "She wants to eat an apple," as "to eat" is the correct infinitive form.

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.

I might want to borrow some money soon. The verb want is usually followed by infinitive. 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. The verbs decide, plan, forget are usually followed by an infinitive. For example, I planned to go on a vacation.

Imagine not having pizza! I eat it all the time. The verb imagine is followed by –ing form of verb. There is no rule to determine the verbs that will be followed by an infinitive or –ing from of the verb. Different verb takes suitable form of verbs. Occasionally, one can use either form without changing the meaning of the entire sentence. The rule to write negative with infinitives is, Verb + not + -ing. e.g. They did not enjoy cooking pasta.

• Infinitive: An infinitive is the base form of a verb with the word "to" in front of it. It is used to show purpose or intent.


• Identifying the correct choice: In this sentence, the verb "saw" is followed by a pronoun "him". To complete the sentence grammatically, we need to use the infinitive form of the verb after the pronoun.


• Correct answer: The correct choice is B: Go. The sentence should be "I saw him go."


• Incorrect choices:
  
  
  
  • A: Went - This is the past tense form of the verb and does not fit the sentence structure.
  
  
  • C: To going - This is not the correct form of the infinitive and is grammatically incorrect.
  
  
  • D: To go - This is the correct infinitive form of the verb "go" and fits the sentence structure.
  
  
  
  

Option B is the right answer. “To sing” is the infinitive which is used as a noun with adjuncts but as the complement of the verb. The infinitive form of a verb is usually preceded by 'to'. E.g.- His custom is to ride daily.