The automotive industry is a major contributor to the economy.

Change is inevitable, growth is optional.

The infection spread rapidly throughout the community.

The following verbs only take the to-infinitive as their object.

I will inform him of the meeting.

Reading books is an informative activity.

Salt is an essential ingredient in cooking.

The plan met with opposition from the inhabitants.

I don't like to inhale someone's smoke while I'm working.

The lovers engraved the oak tree with their initials.