Infinitives Next 5 Miles…. Definition » An infinitive is the word “to” plus the base form of a verb. »It often functions as a noun, as either a subject.

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Infinitives Next 5 Miles…

Definition » An infinitive is the word “to” plus the base form of a verb. »It often functions as a noun, as either a subject or a direct object. »It can also function as an adjective or adverb. »It is not a preposition.

Formula: »To + Verb

Infinitive Phrases »An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive and any other words to complete its meaning. »Ex) To fly a plane was her goal. »To fly is the infinitive (to + verb) »To fly a plane is the infinitive phrase.

Examples: »I wanted to run out the door when the teacher announced a pop quiz. »I tried to think of an excuse, but my mind drew a blank and so I was forced to baby-sit for my bratty cousin.

Non-Example »I went to the store with my two year old brother, Jake. »The above examples are not infinitives. “To the store” is a prepositional phrase. “two” is not “to.”

Warm-Up »Directions: Write the following sentences. Underline the infinitive phrase. Double underline the infinitive. »1.) To ring the bell was her job. »2.) The instructor asked me to stop the car. »3.) Harry wanted to begin the game on good footing.

Warm-Up »Directions: Write the following sentences. Underline the infinitive phrase. Double underline the infinitive. »1.) Who wants to go to the zoo? »2.) We need to train our dog systematically. »3.) To keep the lead is difficult.

Warm-Up »Directions: Write the following sentences. Underline the infinitive phrase. Double underline the infinitive. »1.) Ever since childhood, to train dolphins was her goal. »2.) To learn about infinitives can be fun. »3.) The man decided to attack the sleeping bear with a squirt gun.

Warm-Up »Directions: Create three sentences which contain infinitives or infinitive phrases. »Topic- My day as a professional sports player.