Active and Passive Infinitives

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ref –

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVlgzuhBi-I
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX60e3Pf-m4

Active Simple ( to + verb )

Active Past ( to have + past participle )

to have is the infinitive

You seem [to have] forgotten your jacket.

I was happy [to have] finished everything early.

You seem [to have] eaten your dinner already.

I am glad [to have] said yes to your offer.

We feel ashamed [to have] lost to the kid.

Passive Simple (to be + past participle)

Receive the action

They expect [to be] invited.
We waited [to be] given instructions.
Prepare [to be] amazed!

Passive Past (to have been + past participle)

Receive the action

I’m happy [to have been] invited.

It was an honor [to have been] chosen.