Non-finite Forms of the Verb. The Infinitive, its use and Constructions

Non-finite form of the verb - A form of the verb that does not show a distinction in tense and cannot stand alone as the main verb in a sentence.

singly, i.e. without accompanying word;
e.g. I like singing.
in phrases, i.e. with accompanying words (objects, adverbial modifiers);
e.g. Listening to music is my favorite pastime.
in predicative constructions.
e.g. The weather being nice, we decided to go for a walk.

Infinitive- a non-finite form of the verb , usually used with to and can follow a noun, adjective, or other verb and it can be used without to after certain verbs.…