Infinitives are similar to gerunds in that they look like verbs, but also act as nouns. To form an infinitive, you add "to" + verb.
- to run
- to mountain bike
- to drive
- to speak
"It" subject + infinitive
Infinitives are usually not used as subjects (to own a car is expensive). Instead, the word "it" begins the sentence, and functions as a subject instead.
It + Infinitive
| It | requires determination | to learn | a musical instrument |
Infinitives after verbs
Infinitives can also be used after verbs. They can appear in one of the following three patterns:
Verb + Infinitive
| Students | need | to study hard. |
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