[ ENG ] INFINITIVES: AFTER VERB + OBJECT. FORM: [SUBJECT 1 + VERB 1 + SUBJECT 2 + Infinitive]

INFINITIVES: AFTER VERB + OBJECT

USE:
When there are two verbs with different subjects in the same clause, the second is sometimes an Infinitive. This structure is often used to talk about the first subject's attitude towards or influence on the second subject. FORM:
[SUBJECT 1 + VERB 1 + SUBJECT 2 + Infinitive]


EXAMPLES:
"I told Maggie to write that letter last week."
"The teacher allowed the students to go home early."
"Fred asked me to lend him some money."
"I expected them to answer my letter immediately."
"They invited Sarah to go on vacation with them."
"We'd like you to work with us."
"I need you to sign this paper, please."
"The general ordered his men to retreat."
"Janet paid the mechanic to fix her car."
"David reminded her to feed the cat."
"Mary teaches people to read."
"The boss told me to work harder."
"Angela wants Paul to marry her."