Adjective + To-infinitive
- The adjective + to-infinitive pattern is used to describe targets or reasons for feelings.
- To-infinitive means "to" + the base form of a verb.
- Common patterns are: "ready to", "happy to", "easy to", "sad to".
In English, we often use adjectives followed by a "to-infinitive" to describe targets of actions or reasons for feelings. Understanding these patterns helps us express our thoughts more clearly.
Common Adjective + To-Infinitive Patterns
To-infinitive is "to" + verb in base form. You can put a to-infinitive after an adjective to describe the target of the adjective.
For example, "I'm ready to swim" - "to swim" (to-infinitive) is what you are ready for.
Here are some common adjective + to-infinitive patterns:
- Ready to - used when someone is prepared for something.
- Able to - used when someone can do something.
- Easy to - used when something is not difficult to do.
Examples:
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I am ready to go.
Subject ("I") + adjective ("ready") + to-infinitive ("to go").
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This book is easy to read.
Subject ("This book") + adjective ("easy") + to-infinitive ("to read").
You can also put a to-infinitive after a feeling adjective to describe the reason for that feeling.
For example, "I'm sad to see my friend leave the city." - "to see my friend leave the city" is why you are sad.
Here are some examples using this pattern:
- Sad to - used when someone feels unhappy or disappointed to do something.
- Happy to - used when someone feels pleasure or satisfaction to do something.
- Sorry to - used when someone is feeling sorry because of something.
Examples:
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She is happy to help you.
Subject ("She") + adjective ("happy") + to-infinitive ("to help you").
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He was sad to leave.
Subject ("He") + adjective ("sad") + to-infinitive ("to leave").
Using these patterns helps you express your feelings and intentions more clearly. Practice using these examples, and soon, you'll be more comfortable with adjective + to-infinitive patterns.
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