Task 2. Define the Infinitive construction. 1. The very first lecture of our Philosophy teacher helped us break most of our stereotypes. 2. He spoke loud enough for you to hear. 3. We had not expected her to reply but she did.. 4. The number of the poor is reported to be increasing year by year. 5. The best thing for you to do is to maintain relations with that influential man. 6. Paul is known to be an interesting, honest and unselfish young man..