Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

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Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

Infinitives An infinitive is another verb form that may function as a noun. It may also function as an adjective or an adverb. An infinitive is formed from the word to followed by the base form of a verb. The word to is not a preposition when it is used immediately before a verb.

Examples Jenny is always looking for a chance to read. (infinitive) She goes to the library at least once a week. (not an infinitive; the word to is used as a preposition)

Examples An infinitive used as a noun can be the subject of a sentence or the direct object of a verb. To read is enjoyable. (subject) Jenny tries to read every day. (direct object)

Examples An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive and other words that complete its meaning. Jenny has decided to read all of Sue Ellen Bridgers’s books this summer.

Practice My sister is teaching me to play chess. Do you like to eat Chinese food? It’s hard to choose a video because the selection here is so large. I’m lucky to go to such a good school. My little brother finds it almost impossible to wait until his birthday. To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.

Practice We have to leave immediately to go to the meeting at the recreation center. To win the last three games of the season will not be easy. To get a B on the next test is her objective. To grow a moustache in time for the play became my dad’s plan. Let’s get together to watch old Laurel and hardy movies. I know how to fix the glitch in your computer program. To take a cruise in the Caribbean would be wonderful.