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Title
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Infinitives: Classification and Usage.
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Abstract
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Some learners of English express difficulties regarding whether to
use the infinitive form or the gerund form of a verb . Thus , knowing the
difference and the verbs used with each form can save the learners from
making costly grammar mistakes when writing.
The present research aims at investigating the forms , uses , and
functions of infinitives . It also investigates the verbs used with infinitives
only , and tries to find out the verbs used with both infinitives and
gerunds, and the semantic overlap between them.
Throughout the investigation , this research paper manifests the
following conclusions :
1. Infinitives have simple and complex forms.
2. Infinitives have different uses with special finites , verbs of
perception , after had better , after ought and used. Also with the
verbs do , need , dare , be , and have .
3. Infinitives have a number of functions , e.g. noun , adverbial ,
adjectival , with adjectives expressing desire or emotion , absolute
function , and in exclamatory sentences.
4. Infinitives are only used with a number of common verbs. (See
6.2)
1. Infinitives can be used with gerunds with or without a change in
meaning. ( See 6.3 )
2. There is a semantic overlap between infinitives and gerunds. ( see
examples 59 - 60 )
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Scientific Type
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اكاديمي
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Journal volume
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المؤتمر الطلابي الثاني
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Collaboration type
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مشترك
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Publish Date
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April 27, 2023
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Scopus status
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Not in Scopus
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Clarivate status
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Not In Clarivate
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Pub. Med. status
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Not In PubMed
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ISSN
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ISBN: 978-9922-8581-0-4
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Country (Publication)
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Iraq
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Country type
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داخل العراق
Alnoor University
College of Education
Department of English Language
Academic Paper 