Nouns That Can Be Followed By Infinitives

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Many nouns can be followed by an infinitive complement.

• That was a sight to see.
• You have every reason to be happy.

An infinitive can be used after a noun, or an indefinite pronoun such as something, anything, to explain the purpose of a particular thing.

• We need fire to cook food.
• That is something to remember.
• I would like something to eat.
• I need some books to read.
• We are looking for a place to live in.

See Also

Infinitives
Infinitives: forms
Infinitives without to
To-infinitives
Infinitive with its own subject
For-structures after adjectives
For-structures after verbs
For-structures: other uses
Infinitive clauses of purpose
Verbs that can be followed by infinitives
Adjectives that can be followed by infinitives
Nouns that can be followed by infinitives

See Also

Exclamations
Exclamations exercise
Exclamations: common errors
Common mistakes with pronouns - Part 2
Common errors with adjectives - part 1
Common errors with adjectives - part 2