Infinitives as Adverbs. Infinitives can be adverbs when they describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. O Infinitives as adverbs follow the words they.

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Infinitives as Adverbs

Infinitives can be adverbs when they describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. O Infinitives as adverbs follow the words they modify. O Butch went to Montana to take a special vacation on a dude ranch. (describing the verb went)

Infinitives can be adverbs when they describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. O He was excited to ride a horse for the first time. (describing the adjective excited) O He wasn’t experienced enough to stay on the horse at first. (describing the adverb enough)