Name Mrs. erur (Answer kV) Date _1 / 28 I I Infinitives in Phrases. Practice 1

Three Uses of Infinitives An infinitive is the form of a verb that comes after the word to and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

INFINITIVES

I want to succeed. (Used as a noun, the direct object)

The man to see is Dr. Chu. (Used as an adjective)

She is happy to go. (Used as an adverb)

Infinitive Phrases An infinitive phrase is an infinitive with modifiers or a complement, all working as a single part of speech.

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I want to succeed in high school. (Used as a noun, the direct object)

The man to see today is Dr. Chu. (Used as an adjective)

She is happy to go with us. (Used as an adverb)

Recognizing Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases. UdcrIint the[ or

in each sentence. In the space provided, tell whether it is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

EXAMPLE: F'o wis not that important. noun

1. Louise dided tomorrow Wfturl

2. Her deseis vstrong. MjeCilVt

3. This new novel is ear)j rea4l Adve.r b 4. Fo reabIthe high is not that simple. 4jfl

5. We expect ko rito Ba1tImorè t (nAfl

6. They are too kQwafl4tO schpç dy'r b 7. The pia Tvlsi!1ls the Library of Congress. _______________

8. Her idea of breakfast ishaa cup of coffee . t4eUfl

9. rorthat number is not possible on this phone. MWfl 10. He had no choice except togo] _t"Jr u fl

Using Infinitives and Infi tive Phrases in entences. Write original sentences that

use the infinitive or infinitive phrases below.

EXAMPLE: to watt for friends I have to wait for fl -tends.

1. to buy a backpack

2. to talk endlessly

3. to practice

4. to listen carefully

5. to open a window

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Infinitives in Phrases. Practice 2

BOX Identifying Infinitives. UJli11c the in each of the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: They were always eager

1. She wants ____

2. Impossible omi the monument is right on the lake.

3. The recipeEg is on the package itself.

4. Fiisthnhis not easy with that uproar.

5. He wanted nothing except.

6. The librarian was happy o hp

7. His greatest wishE79Ywas. never fulfilled.

8. This is the best reference book Fo c—on—su-Itl

9. Susan's dream isito danc

10. ('ro whlsjJis difficult for some people.

Box file-[jyinftivet ie each infinitive phrase. Identifying

W))( Infinitive Phrases

EXAMPLE: [i0 reaclithe peak was not possible in the blizzard.

1. gradi year early is my goal.

2. The teachero ask Jor a reference is Miss Stevens.

3. I find it difficultito sirangers.

4. Her ambition is diredla musical at sehQQl.

5. This is an offert kvey seriously.

6. [o gé home during the storm was quite difficult.

7. Our plan was ieac southern Maine by noon.

8. She was told rgãiiiher composition.

9. The person asIbout that is James.

10. They want waitjanother week before acting.

Writ i ngIYLT1tlr,1l Writing entences with Infinitive s. Write an original sentence using each of the following infinitive ps according to the dir

in parentheses.

EXAMPLE: to please Uncle Pete (as an adverb) \ It was difficult to please Uncle Pete. \

'1. to succeed in English (as a subject at the beginniof sentence)

2. to go into business (as a direct object with the

3. to reach the station (as an adverb after the jective easy)

4. to become a lawyer (as a predicate no after the verb is)

5. to ask for advice (as an adjective qAer the noun teacher')

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