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This discussion is contained in Structure and Written Expression, of course not limited to grammar material. But in general it can be found in several TOEFL test sessions.
There are several verbs that require (to) infinitive when combined with other verbs:
- afford (able)
- agree (agree)
- appear (appear / appear / visible)
- arrange (arrange / organize / arrange)
- ask (request / ask / request)
- beg (begging)
- care (care)
- claim (claim / state)
- consent
- decide (to decide / to determine / to be determined)
- demand (request/demand/demand/urgent)
- expect (think / suspect / think / expect)
- fail (fail / fail / fail / fail / fail)
- hesitate (hesitant / doubtful / anxious)
- learn (to study)
- hope (hope / hope)
- manage (manage / organize)
- mean (meaning / mean / average)
- need (need / need / must)
- offer (offer / offer)
- plan
- prepare (prepare)
- pretend (pretend / drama)
- promise
- refuse (refuse / reject / deny / deny)
- seem (looks / looks / feels / sounds)
- struggle (fight / struggle / struggle)
- swear (swear)
- threaten (threaten / intimidate)
- volunteer (volunteer / street vendor)
- wait (waiting / awaiting)
- want (want / want to / want to / need / need)
- wish (want / desire / want / expect)
Example questions in the TOEFL test:
After being indicated for his part in a bank robbery, the reputed mobster decided to find another attorney.
A B C D
Question analysis
The answer you should choose is D. Find should be to find (decided + to infinitive).
Correct answer
After being indicated for his part in a bank robbery, the reputed mobster decided to find another attorney.
In English: "After being implicated in a bank robbery case, the notorious mobster decided to look for another lawyer".