Understanding Bare Infinitives in Grammar

The video tutorial introduces the concept of bare infinitives, explaining their definition and how they differ from full infinitives. It covers the basic form of verbs, the use of bare infinitives after auxiliary verbs, and their application with verbs of perception and permission. The tutorial also provides examples of bare infinitives used with 'had better', 'help', and 'why'. The aim is to clarify the concept and usage of bare infinitives in English grammar.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Understanding full infinitives

• Studying verb conjugations

• Exploring auxiliary verbs

• Learning about bare infinitives

What is an infinitive in grammar?

• A verb in its past tense form

• A verb in its future tense form

• A verb in its basic form

• A verb with a prefix

Which of the following is an example of a bare infinitive?

• Going

• Gone

• Go

• To go

How is a full infinitive different from a bare infinitive?

• It includes the word 'to'

• It is always in past tense

• It is used with auxiliary verbs

• It is a noun form of a verb

Which auxiliary verb is commonly followed by a bare infinitive?

• Have

• Do

• Be

• Will

Which of the following sentences uses a bare infinitive correctly?

• I going to the store.

• I do go to the store.

• I went to the store.

• I to go to the store.

Which verb of perception can be followed by a bare infinitive?

• See

• Understand

• Believe

• Think

In the sentence 'I watched it happen', what is 'happen'?

• A past participle

• A gerund

• A bare infinitive

• A full infinitive

Which of the following is NOT a verb of perception?

• See

• Hear

• Watch

• Think

Which sentence correctly uses a bare infinitive?

• I see him yesterday.

• I seeing him yesterday.

• I to see him yesterday.

• I saw him yesterday.