Infinitives

by **varun007** Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:12 pm

Can infinitives modify nouns. Please can u post some important rules about infinitives? Please help.

by **StaceyKoprince** Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:17 am

Do you have a specific problem in mind that you'd like to discuss? If so, please post it (assuming it isn't from one of the banned sources).

Re: your specific question about infinitives modifying nouns - yes, they can. For example: My desire to eat was stronger than my desire to sleep.

If you'd like to know more about infinitives, check out this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinitive