Let's stop to get some gas.
Verb + Infinitive
Another verb pattern in English is to + the base form of a verb. This is called the infinitive.
She has to go home soon.
I don't need to talk to him right now.
What would you like to do?
The verbs below are often used with infinitives:
agree | ask | choose | decide | expect | fail |
have | hope | intend | learn | need | offer |
plan | pretend | promise | refuse | want | would like |
- I promise to call you tonight.
- He doesn't expect to have enough time.
- She decided to stay home.
- We hope to see you soon.
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