Grammar sheet - infinitive with to

The infinitive with to is used:



1. after certain verbs (e.g. )

e.g.



2. after certain verbs + question words

e.g.



3. after (the first, the best, the only)

e.g.



4. after want, would like, expect, ask, tell +

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With the infinitive with to you often express:



1. and (e.g. with want, would like, hope, decide, expect, offer, promise,…)

2. (e.g. I‘d prefer to stay home tonight)

3. efforts or attempts (e.g. try, learn, manage)