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Hi, I am curious  about  this sentence :        He  made   her   go   there.   Why  is  'Root infinitive' used,  instead of 'to go' ?       Are there special reasons for it?Thanks,Gooday!

Avangi · Accepted Answer

TasmanTiger He made her go there.
Why is 'Root infinitive' used, instead of 'to go' ? If there are special reasons, or special rules which can guide you, I'm not aware of them.

Certain finite verbs are followed by certain non-finite forms, and you just have to learn them.
"To make" is a rather special verb having many uses. It's a good one to know and understand.

I believe you can generalize that it's the finite verb which controls the situation.
That is, "He made her X" would use the bare infinitive (not the "to" particle; not the gerund) regardless of which non-finite verb is used:
He made her take a shower.
He made her make his breakfast.
He made her drive him to the bank.

TasmanTiger · Answer

Hi, Avangi

' Certain finite verbs are followed by certain non-finite forms'

Can you explain to me about this?

What does 'finite verbs' mean?

'non-finite forms' ?

Can you help me?

Thanks.

Avangi · Answer

The main verb in a "traditional" clause always has a tense. ("Finite" refers to "time.")

She makes me sick. "Makes" is in simple present tense.

He made her go there. "Made" is in simple past tense.

I am eating breakfast. "Am eating" is in present continuous tense.

Non-finite verbals (infinitives, participles, gerunds) are based on the same verbs, but have no tense.

She was in the kitchen making breakfast.

She went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Making the honor roll was her greatest achievement.

The vase lay on the floor, broken in several pieces.

Made of solid gold, the medal was quite valuable.

TasmanTiger · Answer

Oh, I understand what you mean.

Thank you very much!

Gooday!

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