![fuel gauge indicating low gas](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/ENGL120AUTO/Unit%2006/6-2g1.jpg)
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.
![girl talking in the phone](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/ENGL120AUTO/Unit%2006/6-2g2.jpg)
She has to go home soon.
![couple angry](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/ENGL120AUTO/Unit%2006/6-2g3.jpg)
I don't need to talk to him right now.
![couple walking](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/ENGL120AUTO/Unit%2006/6-2g4.jpg)
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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