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� an adverb modifying a verb. For example:
My parents are going to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal.
O
� an adjective modifying a noun. For example:
She has the talent to win.
O
Omission of Infinitive

We usually put to before an infinitive verb. But, in some cases, we use the infinitive without
to. An infinitive without to is called a bare infinitive.

Some of the examples of infinitive in which the word to is omitted are given below.

� after modal auxiliary verbs like will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, could,
must, etc. For example:
She must go now.
O
She can eat now.
O
It might rain today.
O
� after other verbs like let, help, make, bid, dare, need, etc. For example:

Let me handle the case.
O
They made them work hard.
O

Rememberemember
R

Help or dare can be followed by an infinitive with or without to. For example:
• He helped me lift the box. • He dared do the stunt.
or or
He helped me to lift the box. He dared to do the stunt.

Non-finite Verbs
Practice Time 1

Fill in the blanks with suitable infinitives.
1. The sun has come out, so I would love _______________ in the park.
2. It is raining. Do you want _______________ in the puddles with me?

3. Usually I hate _______________ overripe fruits.
4. The little dog was trying _______________ the road when I found it.

5. I request you not _______________ in front of the crowd.
6. He wanted _______________ her portrait an a piece of canvas.
7. She agreed _______________ permission for the trip.

8. The firemen tried _______________ the fire.
9. It was my pleasure _______________ you.

10. I am always rewarded _______________ that difficult theory.
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