infinitive clause
nounGrammar.
a clause containing an infinitive as its main or only verb form, as to speak clearly in Try to speak clearly.
- Also called infinitive phrase .
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How to use infinitive clause in a sentence
An infinitive clause may be the object of the preposition for.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman KittredgeWhen it is possible, substitute a that-clause for the infinitive clause.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman KittredgeThe infinitive clause is, therefore, a peculiar exception, for him to go makes an assertion as clearly as that he should go does.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman KittredgeA predicate pronoun after to be in an infinitive clause is in the objective case, agreeing with the subject of the infinitive.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman KittredgeAn infinitive clause with for may be used as a subject, as a predicate nominative, or as the object of a preposition.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman Kittredge
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