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The Infinitive Phrase Infinitives are a form of the verb that comes after the

The Infinitive Phrase Infinitives are a form of the verb that comes after the word to and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverbs. EX: I wanted to go to the dentist infinitives prepositional phrase Infinitive phrases take on several functions in a sentence: Nouns (as Subject, Direct Object, Complement), Adjectives or Adverbs He likes to play chess. Infinitive phrase Page 10

Infinitive Phrase as Subject 1. To master a language is time-consuming. 2. To complete

Infinitive Phrase as Subject 1. To master a language is time-consuming. 2. To complete a journey island wide must be exciting. 3. To see is to believe. 4. To fly an airplane upside down can be very dangerous.

Infinitive Phrase as Direct Object 1. Jean tried to get along with new classmates.

Infinitive Phrase as Direct Object 1. Jean tried to get along with new classmates. 2. I like to do window shopping. 3. I want to enjoy myself tonight.

Infinitive Phrase as Complement 1. Jean’s life-long goal is to win a Nobel prize

Infinitive Phrase as Complement 1. Jean’s life-long goal is to win a Nobel prize for physics. (S. C. ) 2. I want you to tell the truth. (O. C. ) 3. We expected the speech to be interesting but it wasn’t. (O. C. )

Infinitive Phrase as Adjective 1. A good play to read is the Skin of

Infinitive Phrase as Adjective 1. A good play to read is the Skin of Our Teeth. 2. John willingly pays more money at the best places to eat good steaks. 3. The man to see about this is the president of the company. 4. The Alps is the perfect place to yodel on a mountaintop.

Infinitive Phrase as Adverb 1. To be a professional pianist, Peter will have to

Infinitive Phrase as Adverb 1. To be a professional pianist, Peter will have to practice many more years. 2. Elvis ran to catch the train. 3. Mary shouted to vent out her sorrow. 4. The driver stopped to avoid the collision. 5. I am happy to see you. (modifying “happy”)

Verb + Infinitives agree appear afford attemp decide t expect hope need plan pretend

Verb + Infinitives agree appear afford attemp decide t expect hope need plan pretend promise refuse seem try intend want offer would like

Bracket Infinitive Phrases 1. Our new supervisor asked each person O. C. ) a

Bracket Infinitive Phrases 1. Our new supervisor asked each person O. C. ) a notebook. (to bring ADV 2. (To complete the job, ) we were required ADV (to work long hours. ) O. C. 3. The usher told us(to enter quietly. ) O. C. 4. He reminded us(to ask)for directions. S 5. (To find fault)with others is easy.

Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise S 6. (To finish her chemistry assignment)is Michelle’s only goal

Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise S 6. (To finish her chemistry assignment)is Michelle’s only goal tonight. DO 7. Linda hopes(to win the approval) of her mother. ) ( ADJ 8. The best way to learn English is practice. ( )ADV 9. Kevin has been working out to keep fit.

ADJ Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise 10. Her plan(to travel)around the world will come true

ADJ Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise 10. Her plan(to travel)around the world will come true next year. O 11. She wanted(to give up) dancing. 12. (To. Swatch Uncle Billy tell this story) is an eyeopening experience.

Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise 13. (To know her)is(to love her. ) 14. Juan went

Bracketing Infinitive Phrases Exercise 13. (To know her)is(to love her. ) 14. Juan went to college(to study medicine. ) ADV S. C. S

Punctuating An Infinitive Phrase When an infinitive phrase introduces a main clause, separate the

Punctuating An Infinitive Phrase When an infinitive phrase introduces a main clause, separate the two sentence components with a comma. The pattern looks like this: Infinitive phrase + , + Main clause To pass the exam, I have to study harder than before.

Punctuating An Infinitive Phrase When an infinitive phrase concludes a main clause, you need

Punctuating An Infinitive Phrase When an infinitive phrase concludes a main clause, you need no punctuation to connect the two sentence parts. The pattern looks like this: to buy groceries. Main clause + Infinitive phrase Janice and her friends went to the mall

Infinitive vs. Prepositional Phrase Don't confuse infinitives with prepositional phrases that begin with to.

Infinitive vs. Prepositional Phrase Don't confuse infinitives with prepositional phrases that begin with to. Remember that a prepositional phrase always ends with a noun or a pronoun; an infinitive always ends with a verb +(complement e. g. DO. , Infinitive phrase ADJ, ADV, or Noun ) Prepositional phrase I love to watch cartoons. He went to school.

Identifying Infinitive or Prep. Phrase Identify the following phrases as IP prepositional PP phrases

Identifying Infinitive or Prep. Phrase Identify the following phrases as IP prepositional PP phrases (PP) or infinitive phrases (IP) 1. They go(to Avenue IP of Stars)(to take some photos. ( ) 2. Mom decided to. IPhave steamed fish for dinner. ( PP )( ) 3. We walked to the park to have a picnic. ( IP ) 4. Students are not allowed to cheat on the exam. )

Application 2 -3 Place parentheses around the infinitive phrases in the following sentences. 1.

Application 2 -3 Place parentheses around the infinitive phrases in the following sentences. 1. Everyone expected(to receive the shipment ) before Friday. (O) 2. I asked them(to write legibly). (O. C. ) Page 10

Application 2 -3 (Cont’d) (O) (ADV) 3. We tried (to stop the car) in

Application 2 -3 (Cont’d) (O) (ADV) 3. We tried (to stop the car) in time(to avoid the accident. ) 4. (To get to the stage, )we had to enter (ADV) through the side door. 5. Ms. Baker was instructed (to begin (ADV) the meeting)at two o’clock.

More to Learn Infinitive Phrases Writing Assignment

More to Learn Infinitive Phrases Writing Assignment

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