fuel gauge indicating low gas

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

She has to go home soon.

couple angry

I don't need to talk to him right now.

couple walking

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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