Study Notes on Grammar and Dystopia Analysis

  • Infinitives are the base form of a verb, typically preceded by the word 'to'.
  • Example: to eat, to run, to laugh
  • Infinitives can function as:
    • Nouns (e.g., To swim is fun.)
    • Adjectives (e.g., He has a lot of work to do.)
    • Adverbs (e.g., She was eager to help.)
  • Purpose of Infinitives:
    • Infinitives are used to express intentions, purposes, or desires.