I would like _________ you for coming here tonight.
Fill in the blank with a suitable infinitive.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is "to thank."

Key Points

Infinitives are a form of verb that allow the word or a group of words to be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Infinitives are formed by adding the word to before the base form of the verb, as in "to write."
The purpose of infinitives is to discuss an action in general instead of a specific instance of the action being done.
- Example: I need to win.
From the above explanation, it is clear that the correct form of infinitive to fill the blank is "to thank."
The infinitive "to thank" will be used with the verb "like" to emphasize on the point that the subject would like to do something.
The correct sentence: I would like to thank you for coming here tonight.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.