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Impersonal Forms - The Infinitive 01 Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Le oí decir que se había copiado las respuestas del examen.
  2. Following a verb of perception (Use 3)
A
  1. I heard him saying that he had copied the answers on the exam.
  2. Why infinitive?
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  1. Prefiero tomar té en vez de café.

2. The subject of the conjugated verb (yo prefiero) is the same as that of the infinitive (tomar) ie tea (Use 2)

A
  1. I prefer to have tea instead of coffee.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. No la dejes correr sola por el parque. Ponle la correa o morderá a alguien.
  2. Direct obj + dejar + inf (Use 4(2))
A
  1. Don’t let her run free around the park. Put her on the leash or she will bite someone.
  2. Why using the imperative?
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  1. Quiere adoptar un perro de la perrera.
  2. Cos the subject of the conjugated verb (él quiere) is the same as that of the infinitive (él adopta) ie the dog (use 2)
A
  1. He wants to adopt a dog from the dog pound.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. El rey Saurid mandó crear las pirámides de Guiza. (mandó que crearan)
  2. verb of command + inf (Use 4, circ 1)
A
  1. The king Saurid ordered the Giza pyramids to be built.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  • Yo quería más pastel. ¿Por qué lo has tirado?
  • Pues haber dicho algo. Ahora es demasiado tarde.
    2. Referring to s.th which happened earlier which the person should have done ie perfect infinitive
A
  • I wanted more cake. Why did you throw it away?
  • You should have said something. Now it’s too late!
    2. Why using the infinitive?
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  1. Abrir envase. Colocar la pizza en el horno. Cocinar durante 35 minutos.
  2. instructions (Use 5 (1))
A
  1. Open package. Put pizza on oven rack. Cook for 35 minutes.
  2. Why using the imperative?
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  1. ¿Por qué no comprar dos y pagar sólo uno?

2. Advertising

A
  1. Why not buy two and pay for just for one?

2. Why infinitive?

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  1. Le vi correr detrás del ladrón

2. Following a verb of perception (Use 3)

A
  1. I saw him chasing the thief.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. Tengo la impresión de tener demasiada ropa.

2. The infinitive is a “noun modifier” (Use 1 (3))

A
  1. I have the feeling that I have too many clothes.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. No fumar.

2. sign (Use 5 (1))

A
  1. No smoking

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. Se fue sin decir adiós.

2. prep + fin = Xing in English

A
  1. He left without saying goodbye.

2. Why using the imperative?

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Infinitive is used as noun + noun is subject of sentence (Use 1(2))

A

When can you add “el” in front of infinitive?

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  1. Sufre crisis difíciles de controlar.

2. The infinitive is a “noun modifier” (Use 1 (3))

A
  1. He suffers crises that are hard to control.

2. Why using the imperative?

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  1. Creía haber contestado bien todas las preguntas del test.
  2. Perfect imperative = s.th happened earlier + should have done s.th (recrimination)
A
  1. I thought I had answered right all the questions on the test.
  2. Why using the imperative?
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  1. When haber is in the infinitive?
  2. To refer to s.th which had happened before (ie anteriority in time) + convey a sense of recrimination(to the listener) for not doing something he should have.
A
  1. What is the perfect infinitive?

2. When do you use it?

17
Q

”- ing” something ie the gerund

A

What is the English equivalent of preposition + infinitive?

18
Q

subject of the conjugated verb + the subject of the infinitive = the same.
In this circumstance the infinitive is used as the direct object.

A

What is Use 2?

19
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  1. conjug verb of perception + infinitive

2. oír, ver, or sentir.

A
  1. What is Use 3?

2. What 3 verbs?

20
Q

You can replace it with the direct object pronouns lo,la,los,las.

A

What can you do when the infinitive is also the direct object?

21
Q
  1. Prefiero levanterme temprano por la mañana.

2. wish verb + inf (Use 6)

A
  1. I prefer to wake up early in the mornings.

2. Why is the infinitive used?

22
Q
  1. Los dos países están lejos de llegar a un acuerdo. What is the use of the infinitive here?
  2. It’s being used as an adverb modifier (Use 1 (3))
A
  1. Both countries are far from reaching an agreement.

2. Why is the infinitive used?

23
Q
  1. (El) beber un vaso de vino tinto al día es bueno para el corazón.
  2. It is a noun + El as is the subject of the sentence
A
  1. Drinking one glass of wine a day is good for your heart.

2. Why is the infinitive used?

24
Q

As an imperative in

(i) instructions,
(ii) signs and
(iii) advertising

A

What is use 5? (3)

25
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direct object + dejar + infinitive
direct object + hacer + infinitive
direct object + invitar a + infinitive
direct object + obligar a + infinitive
Used as a substitute to the subjunctive
A

What is Use 4, circumstance 2? (1 structure + 4 vbs)

When is it used?

26
Q
  1. No pasar.

2. It is a sign or instruction (Use 5)

A
  1. Do not cross.

2. Why is the infinitive used?

27
Q

with 3 verbs of influence - prohibir, mandar, or autorizar

Used as a substitute to the subjunctive

A

What is Use 4, circumstance 1? (3 vbs)

When is it used?

28
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Conj verb of wish + inf
conj querer + inf
conj preferir + inf
conj desear + inf
conj gustar + inf
A

What is use 6? (4)

29
Q
  1. Quiero ir

2. wish verb + inf (Use 6)

A
  1. I want to go.

2. Why using infinitive?

30
Q
  1. Me gusta venir aquí.

2. wish verb + inf (Use 6)

A
  1. I like coming here.

2. Why using infinitive?

31
Q

Verbs which are always followed by infinitive: (Use 7)

  1. acabar de + inf
  2. acostumbrar a/soler + inf
  3. deber/tener que + inf
  4. dejar de + inf
  5. empezar/comenzar a + inf
  6. enseñar + inf
  7. ir a + inf
  8. ofrecer + inf
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Verbs which are always followed by infinitive: (Use 7)

  1. to have just + inf
  2. to be in the habit of (ie usually) + inf
  3. to have to + inf
  4. to give/stop + inf
  5. to start + inf
  6. to teach to + inf
  7. to go to + inf
  8. to offer + inf
32
Q
  1. Tengo mucho que hacer

2. Cos inf always follows tener que (Use 7)

A
  1. I have much to do.

2. Why using the infinitive?

33
Q
  1. Dejaré de fumar

2. Cos inf always follows dejar de (Use 7)

A
  1. I will stop smoking.

2. Why using the infinitive?

34
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Verbs denoting ability of capacity

  1. poder (to be able to, can)
  2. saber (to know how to)
A

What is use 8?

35
Q
  1. No puedo hacerlo.

2. conj ability verb + inf (Use 8)

A
  1. I can’t do it.

2. Why using the infinitive?

36
Q
  1. Ella no sabe nadar.

2. conj ability verb + inf (Use 8)

A
  1. She doesn’t know how to swim.

2. Why using the infinitive?

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