Commonly, an infinitive is used with the subject it. The sentence structure is "It is + infinitive.…" It refers to the infinitive. This expression is used in many ways.
Verbs that can precede only gerunds: consider, suggest, enjoy, deny, avoid, miss, mind, practice, postpone, resist, finish, quit, give up, put off Verbs that can precede only infinitives: offer, decide, hope, attempt, promise, agree, afford, deserve, refuse, undertake, learn, fail, seem, appear, tend, pretend, choose, demand, desire, guarantee, claim, manage, determine, expect, want, wish Verbs that can precede either gerunds or infinitives without changing meanings: continue, like, love, begin, start, propose, neglect, stand, hate Verbs that can precede either gerunds or infinitives but change meanings: forget, remember, stop, try
[Quiz 16.1] Fill in the blanks. 1)I decided (leave) the job. 2)She pretended (know) me. 3)He desires (be) a professor. 4)The company considered (sell) its main building. 5)I expect (win) at this game. 6)Do you enjoy (take) care of your pet? 7)She hopes (go) on a vacation. 8)Did you fail (pass) the exam? 9)They want me (take) this position. 10)It is great (hear) that they agreed (share) the land. Voir les réponses [16.1] 1)to leave 2)to know 3)to be 4)selling 5)to win 6)taking 7)to go 8)to pass 9)to take 10)to hear, to share
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