History of Infinitive

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Changed: 1c1

An infinitive in English is the usage of a verb so that it acts as the subject of a phrase or sentence. It is called the "infinitive" because the verb is not "made finite" or limited to indicate number, tense, or mood.

Changed: 11,14c11,14

:"I felt the earth move" ("move" is the infinitive);

:"We heard the bell toll" ("toll" is the infinitive);

:"She helped me understand ("understand" is the infinitive);

:"I let him win" ("win" is the infinitive);

- "I felt the earth move" ("move" is the infinitive)
- "We heard the bell toll" ("toll" is the infinitive)
- "She helped me understand ("understand" is the infinitive)
- "I let him win" ("win" is the infinitive)

Changed: 16c16

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