Unveiling the Power of Bare Infinitives

          

            Understanding and Utilizing their Specific Rules"

Bare infinitives, also known as base infinitives, are infinitives without the particle "to" that are used in specific constructions and verb patterns. Here's how to use bare infinitives with examples:

After modal verbs:

Modal verbs such as can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, and ought to are followed by bare infinitives.
Example: "She can swim."

After causative verbs:

Causative verbs like make, let, have, help, and see are followed by bare infinitives to express actions done by someone else.
Example: "They made her laugh."

After certain verbs of perception:

Verbs such as hear, feel, see, watch, and notice are followed by bare infinitives to describe what is perceived.
Example: "I saw him leave."

After verbs of perception in the passive form:

When verbs of perception are used in the passive form, they are followed by bare infinitives.
Example: "They were heard singing."

After certain verbs of preference:

Verbs like prefer, like, love, hate, and want are followed by bare infinitives to express preferences or desires.
Example: "I want to dance."

After the verbs "help" and "let":

The verbs "help" and "let" are followed by bare infinitives without the need for "to."
Example: "She helped him carry the boxes."

After certain verbs of command or suggestion:

Verbs like order, command, suggest, recommend, and propose are followed by bare infinitives.
Example: "He suggested studying harder."

Remember that bare infinitives are used in specific cases, while most other situations require the "to" particle before the base form of the verb. The examples provided demonstrate instances where bare infinitives are used in English sentences.