5 TO-INFINITIVE CLAUSE THESE CAN ACT AS SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT,...

2.2.2.5 To-infinitive clause

These can act as subject, direct object, subject complement, appositive,

adjectival complement.

Subject: To be a good man is not simple

Direct object: He likes every one to be happy

Subject complement: Their plan is to escape from here

Appositive: His ambition - to be a movie star - was never fulfilled

Adjectival complement: I am glad to help you