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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.