What are Infinitive Verbs? Grammar Review

Published on Nov 16, 2017

A verb tense tells you when something happens. We need verbs to build a complete sentence. Verbs come in three tenses; “Present, Past, Future”. Verbs can be broken down into “Regular or Irregular verbs”. There are countless regular verbs in English. There are less than 200 irregular verbs in everyday use. Irregular verbs consist of three forms: “Infinitive, Past simple, Past Participle“. Regular verbs also consist of three forms but, “Past simple and Past Participle“ are formed by adding “ed” to an infinitive verb. The verb “To be” is the most common verb in English both as a full verb and auxiliary verb. We use infinitive verbs to ask and answer questions. An infinitive verb is the basic form of a verb.

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What are Infinitive Verbs?

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What are Infinitive Verbs?

A verb tense tells you when something happens.

We need verbs to build a complete sentence.

Verbs come
in three forms;
“Present, Past, Future”.

Verbs can be broken down into “Regular or Irregular verbs”.

There are countless regular verbs in English.

There are less than
200 irregular verbs
in everyday use.

Irregular verbs consist of three forms: “Infinitive, Past simple, Past Participle“.

Regular verbs also consist of three forms but, “Past simple and Past Participle“ are formed by adding “ed” to an infinitive verb.

The verb “To be” is the most common verb in English both as a full verb and auxiliary verb.

We use infinitive verbs to ask and answer questions.

An infinitive verb is the basic form of a verb.

In English, most nouns are also verbs. If you know the noun, you know the verb as well.

Can you find the
infinitive verbs?...

The Verb To be
“Am, Is, Are” Examples...

What is your name?
My name is Sergey!

How old are you?
I am 22 years old!

What is your job?
I am a taxi driver!

What is your
favorite color?
My favorite color is blue!

Questions with
“Do and Infinitive”...

Can you find the
auxiliary and full verb?

What do you do?

Where do you work?

When do you work?

Who do you work with?

Which shop do
you work at?

How many hours do
you work everyday?

A few positive
infinitive statements...

I work, I play, I sing,
I dance, I write, I cook,
I dress, I paint, I eat!

Ask your teacher for a full explanation of infinitive verbs and tenses.

Have fun with
infinitive verbs!

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