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Strong infinitive use depends on recognizing what the infinitive phrase is doing, choosing idiomatic verb patterns correctly, and avoiding unnecessary strings of infinitives that make prose abstract or delayed.
Use these fuller examples to see what changes between a recognizable pattern and a finished piece of writing. The examples are original or explicitly illustrative, so they demonstrate structure without inventing real-world evidence.
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The base verb is the same, but the governing construction changes the visible form.
Why it works: After the modal “can,” use the bare infinitive “leave.” After “plans,” the complement is “to leave.”
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Do not classify “to” by appearance alone.
Why it works: In “look forward to,” to is a preposition and takes a gerund. In “hopes to review,” to marks the infinitive.
These transformations make the hidden planning step visible so the template does not become a fill-in-the-blanks substitute for judgment.
Starting material: She looks forward to review the final file.
Result: She looks forward to reviewing the final file.
Starting material: The team hopes to try to begin to reduce the delay.
Result: The team hopes to reduce the delay.
| Level | What changes | Quality test |
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| Form recognition | Separate to-infinitives from bare infinitives and from prepositional “to.” | The analysis identifies the base verb and the construction licensing it. |
| Function & complementation | Distinguish verb complements, adjective/noun complements, and purpose uses without assuming every infinitive has the same sentence role. | The infinitive is explained from both form and function. |
| Advanced forms | Handle negative, passive, perfect, progressive, and bare-infinitive patterns while comparing gerund alternatives where usage changes meaning. | Complex forms remain nonfinite and the governing pattern is explicit. |
Infinitive check Base verb: [x] Visible to?: [yes/no] If yes, infinitive marker or preposition?: [x] Governing verb/adjective/noun/modal: [x] Sentence role: [complement/purpose/modifier/etc.] Alternative gerund changes meaning?: [check]
Complex infinitive audit Infinitive phrase: [x] Negative?: [yes/no] Passive?: [yes/no] Perfect/progressive?: [yes/no] Matrix verb or adjective: [x] Final grammatical reading: [x]
To revise carefully takes time. The infinitive phrase functions as a subject-like element.
Her goal is to reduce support response time.
We added a checklist to prevent missing attachments. The infinitive expresses purpose.
The next person to speak will summarize the decision. The infinitive modifies person.
She decided to wait, but she avoided checking her phone. Decide takes an infinitive here; avoid takes a gerund.
We need to verify the totals before sending the report.
He opened the window to let the paint fumes escape.
The team plans to test the new workflow with one region first.
The editor can review the final draft before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “review”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor decided to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The editor is ready to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to locate the missing register during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, The editor appears not to publish the unverified figure. — Complex infinitive: “not to publish the unverified figure”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor could check the signed copy before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “check”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor planned to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
Mina is ready to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to confirm the delivery date during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, The editor seems to be reviewed by a second editor. — Complex infinitive: “to be reviewed by a second editor”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor may measure the doorway before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “measure”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor agreed to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The technician is ready to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to prevent another false alarm during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, The editor is believed to have completed the inspection before noon. — Complex infinitive: “to have completed the inspection before noon”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor might record the reading before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “record”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor hoped to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The committee is ready to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to preserve the earlier version during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, The editor is expected to be waiting near the east entrance. — Complex infinitive: “to be waiting near the east entrance”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor must verify the citation before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “verify”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor promised to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
A reviewer is ready to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to show the alternate route during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, The editor was reported not to have altered the archived copy. — Complex infinitive: “not to have altered the archived copy”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor should move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor refused to leave before dark after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to leave before dark”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is ready to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to read the temporary sign during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, The editor was instructed to have been checked against the source. — Complex infinitive: “to have been checked against the source”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor will open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor attempted to reopen the discussion after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to reopen the discussion”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is ready to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to clear the emergency exit during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 7, The editor was advised to be moved after the room clears. — Complex infinitive: “to be moved after the room clears”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The editor would compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor managed to verify the final total after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to verify the final total”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is ready to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 8, The editor was found not to be included in the public summary. — Complex infinitive: “not to be included in the public summary”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina can check the signed copy before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “check”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor expected to store the signed copy after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to store the signed copy”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is ready to store the signed copy once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to make the criteria visible during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to make the criteria visible”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 9, The editor is understood to have recorded both measurements. — Complex infinitive: “to have recorded both measurements”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina could measure the doorway before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “measure”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor learned to explain the change after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to explain the change”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is ready to explain the change once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “ready.”
The team opened the archive to resolve the remaining discrepancy during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to resolve the remaining discrepancy”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, The editor was asked to be working from the signed version. — Complex infinitive: “to be working from the signed version”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina may record the reading before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “record”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor offered to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
Mina is eager to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to locate the missing register during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, The editor appears not to have missed the final condition. — Complex infinitive: “not to have missed the final condition”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina might verify the citation before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “verify”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The editor prepared to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The technician is eager to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to confirm the delivery date during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, The editor seems to have been stored under the correct label. — Complex infinitive: “to have been stored under the correct label”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina must move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina decided to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The committee is eager to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to prevent another false alarm during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, Mina seems not to publish the unverified figure. — Complex infinitive: “not to publish the unverified figure”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina should open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina planned to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
A reviewer is eager to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to preserve the earlier version during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, Mina is believed to be reviewed by a second editor. — Complex infinitive: “to be reviewed by a second editor”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina will compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina agreed to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is eager to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to show the alternate route during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, Mina is expected to have completed the inspection before noon. — Complex infinitive: “to have completed the inspection before noon”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
Mina would label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina hoped to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is eager to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to read the temporary sign during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, Mina was reported to be waiting near the east entrance. — Complex infinitive: “to be waiting near the east entrance”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician can measure the doorway before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “measure”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina promised to leave before dark after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to leave before dark”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is eager to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to clear the emergency exit during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, Mina was instructed not to have altered the archived copy. — Complex infinitive: “not to have altered the archived copy”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician could record the reading before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “record”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina refused to reopen the discussion after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to reopen the discussion”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is eager to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 7, Mina was advised to have been checked against the source. — Complex infinitive: “to have been checked against the source”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician may verify the citation before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “verify”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina attempted to verify the final total after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to verify the final total”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is eager to store the signed copy once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to make the criteria visible during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to make the criteria visible”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 8, Mina was found to be moved after the room clears. — Complex infinitive: “to be moved after the room clears”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician might move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina managed to store the signed copy after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to store the signed copy”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The guide is eager to explain the change once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “eager.”
Mina called the supplier to resolve the remaining discrepancy during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to resolve the remaining discrepancy”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 9, Mina is understood not to be included in the public summary. — Complex infinitive: “not to be included in the public summary”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician must open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina expected to explain the change after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to explain the change”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The technician is likely to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to locate the missing register during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, Mina was asked to have recorded both measurements. — Complex infinitive: “to have recorded both measurements”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician should compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina learned to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The committee is likely to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to confirm the delivery date during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, Mina appears to be working from the signed version. — Complex infinitive: “to be working from the signed version”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician will label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina offered to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
A reviewer is likely to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to prevent another false alarm during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, Mina seems not to have missed the final condition. — Complex infinitive: “not to have missed the final condition”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The technician would update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
Mina prepared to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is likely to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to preserve the earlier version during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, Mina is believed to have been stored under the correct label. — Complex infinitive: “to have been stored under the correct label”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee can record the reading before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “record”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician decided to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is likely to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to show the alternate route during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, The technician is believed not to publish the unverified figure. — Complex infinitive: “not to publish the unverified figure”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee could verify the citation before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “verify”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician planned to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is likely to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to read the temporary sign during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, The technician is expected to be reviewed by a second editor. — Complex infinitive: “to be reviewed by a second editor”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee may move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician agreed to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is likely to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to clear the emergency exit during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, The technician was reported to have completed the inspection before noon. — Complex infinitive: “to have completed the inspection before noon”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee might open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician hoped to leave before dark after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to leave before dark”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is likely to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, The technician was instructed to be waiting near the east entrance. — Complex infinitive: “to be waiting near the east entrance”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee must compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician promised to reopen the discussion after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to reopen the discussion”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The guide is likely to store the signed copy once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to make the criteria visible during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to make the criteria visible”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 7, The technician was advised not to have altered the archived copy. — Complex infinitive: “not to have altered the archived copy”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee should label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician refused to verify the final total after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to verify the final total”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The manager is likely to explain the change once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “likely.”
The technician paused the test to resolve the remaining discrepancy during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to resolve the remaining discrepancy”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 8, The technician was found to have been checked against the source. — Complex infinitive: “to have been checked against the source”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee will update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician attempted to store the signed copy after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to store the signed copy”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The committee is unlikely to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to locate the missing register during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 9, The technician is understood to be moved after the room clears. — Complex infinitive: “to be moved after the room clears”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The committee would inspect the panel before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “inspect”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician managed to explain the change after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to explain the change”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
A reviewer is unlikely to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to confirm the delivery date during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, The technician was asked not to be included in the public summary. — Complex infinitive: “not to be included in the public summary”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer can verify the citation before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “verify”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician expected to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is unlikely to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to prevent another false alarm during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, The technician appears to have recorded both measurements. — Complex infinitive: “to have recorded both measurements”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer could move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician learned to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is unlikely to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to preserve the earlier version during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, The technician seems to be working from the signed version. — Complex infinitive: “to be working from the signed version”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer may open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician offered to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is unlikely to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to show the alternate route during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, The technician is believed not to have missed the final condition. — Complex infinitive: “not to have missed the final condition”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer might compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The technician prepared to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is unlikely to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to read the temporary sign during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, The technician is expected to have been stored under the correct label. — Complex infinitive: “to have been stored under the correct label”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer must label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee decided to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is unlikely to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to clear the emergency exit during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, The committee is expected not to publish the unverified figure. — Complex infinitive: “not to publish the unverified figure”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer should update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee planned to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The guide is unlikely to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, The committee was reported to be reviewed by a second editor. — Complex infinitive: “to be reviewed by a second editor”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer will inspect the panel before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “inspect”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee agreed to leave before dark after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to leave before dark”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The manager is unlikely to store the signed copy once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to make the criteria visible during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to make the criteria visible”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, The committee was instructed to have completed the inspection before noon. — Complex infinitive: “to have completed the inspection before noon”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
A reviewer would summarize the findings before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “summarize”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee hoped to reopen the discussion after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to reopen the discussion”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The editor is unlikely to explain the change once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unlikely.”
The editor saved a local copy to resolve the remaining discrepancy during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to resolve the remaining discrepancy”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 7, The committee was advised to be waiting near the east entrance. — Complex infinitive: “to be waiting near the east entrance”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver can move the equipment before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “move”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee promised to verify the final total after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to verify the final total”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
A reviewer is able to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to locate the missing register during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 8, The committee was found not to have altered the archived copy. — Complex infinitive: “not to have altered the archived copy”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver could open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee refused to store the signed copy after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to store the signed copy”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is able to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to confirm the delivery date during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 9, The committee is understood to have been checked against the source. — Complex infinitive: “to have been checked against the source”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver may compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee attempted to explain the change after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to explain the change”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is able to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to prevent another false alarm during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, The committee was asked to be moved after the room clears. — Complex infinitive: “to be moved after the room clears”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver might label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee managed to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is able to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to preserve the earlier version during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, The committee appears not to be included in the public summary. — Complex infinitive: “not to be included in the public summary”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver must update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee expected to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is able to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to show the alternate route during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, The committee seems to have recorded both measurements. — Complex infinitive: “to have recorded both measurements”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver should inspect the panel before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “inspect”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee learned to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is able to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to read the temporary sign during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, The committee is believed to be working from the signed version. — Complex infinitive: “to be working from the signed version”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver will summarize the findings before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “summarize”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee offered to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The guide is able to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to clear the emergency exit during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, The committee is expected not to have missed the final condition. — Complex infinitive: “not to have missed the final condition”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The driver would review the final draft before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “review”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
The committee prepared to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The manager is able to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, The committee was reported to have been stored under the correct label. — Complex infinitive: “to have been stored under the correct label”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian can open the archive before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “open”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer decided to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The editor is able to store the signed copy once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to make the criteria visible during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to make the criteria visible”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, A reviewer was reported not to publish the unverified figure. — Complex infinitive: “not to publish the unverified figure”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian could compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer planned to leave before dark after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to leave before dark”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
Mina is able to explain the change once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “able.”
The guide marked the map to resolve the remaining discrepancy during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to resolve the remaining discrepancy”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 6, A reviewer was instructed to be reviewed by a second editor. — Complex infinitive: “to be reviewed by a second editor”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian may label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer agreed to reopen the discussion after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to reopen the discussion”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The driver is unable to revise the appendix once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to locate the missing register during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to locate the missing register”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 7, A reviewer was advised to have completed the inspection before noon. — Complex infinitive: “to have completed the inspection before noon”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian might update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer hoped to verify the final total after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to verify the final total”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The librarian is unable to inspect the backup unit once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to confirm the delivery date during stage 7. — Purpose infinitive: “to confirm the delivery date”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 8, A reviewer was found to be waiting near the east entrance. — Complex infinitive: “to be waiting near the east entrance”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian must inspect the panel before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “inspect”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer promised to store the signed copy after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to store the signed copy”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The analyst is unable to call the supplier once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to prevent another false alarm during stage 1. — Purpose infinitive: “to prevent another false alarm”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 9, A reviewer is understood not to have altered the archived copy. — Complex infinitive: “not to have altered the archived copy”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian should summarize the findings before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “summarize”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer refused to explain the change after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to explain the change”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The designer is unable to document the exception once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to preserve the earlier version during stage 2. — Purpose infinitive: “to preserve the earlier version”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 1, A reviewer was asked to have been checked against the source. — Complex infinitive: “to have been checked against the source”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian will review the final draft before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “review”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer attempted to revise the appendix after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to revise the appendix”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The teacher is unable to compare both versions once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to show the alternate route during stage 3. — Purpose infinitive: “to show the alternate route”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 2, A reviewer appears to be moved after the room clears. — Complex infinitive: “to be moved after the room clears”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The librarian would check the signed copy before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “check”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer managed to inspect the backup unit after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to inspect the backup unit”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The guide is unable to leave before dark once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to read the temporary sign during stage 4. — Purpose infinitive: “to read the temporary sign”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 3, A reviewer seems not to be included in the public summary. — Complex infinitive: “not to be included in the public summary”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The analyst can compare the estimates before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “compare”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer expected to call the supplier after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to call the supplier”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The manager is unable to reopen the discussion once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to clear the emergency exit during stage 5. — Purpose infinitive: “to clear the emergency exit”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 4, A reviewer is believed to have recorded both measurements. — Complex infinitive: “to have recorded both measurements”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The analyst could label the samples before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “label”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer learned to document the exception after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to document the exception”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
The editor is unable to verify the final total once the prerequisite check is complete. — The to-infinitive completes the adjective “unable.”
The driver slowed near the junction to check whether rounding caused the difference during stage 6. — Purpose infinitive: “to check whether rounding caused the difference”; it answers why the main action was performed.
In scenario 5, A reviewer is expected to be working from the signed version. — Complex infinitive: “to be working from the signed version”; negation, voice, aspect, or progressiveness changes the form without turning it into a finite verb.
The analyst may update the schedule before the next step. — Bare infinitive: “update”; after a modal, English uses the base form without infinitival “to.”
A reviewer offered to compare both versions after reviewing the available information. — To-infinitive complement: “to compare both versions”; the matrix verb licenses an infinitive pattern here.
Keep the underlying decision or pattern, then replace the subject, evidence, relationship, constraints, and tone with details that belong to your situation. If your final line still works after swapping only one noun, it may be too close to the example.