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.

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

The verb "see" is often followed by the bare infinitive. This is an infinitive without "to".

• In the sentence structure "I saw him ___", the correct form is "go".
• This is because "go" is the bare infinitive form used after verbs of perception like "see".

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.