Infinitives Review

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to play'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive and any modifiers or complements. For example, 'to eat quickly'.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence: 'He decided to go to the store.'

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The infinitive phrase is 'to go to the store'.

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What role do infinitives play in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog began to bark loudly.'

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The predicate is 'began'.

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How many verbs are in the sentence: 'They want to play soccer and to win the game.'?

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There are 3 verbs: 'want', 'play', and 'win'.

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What is the difference between a verb and an infinitive?

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A verb shows action or state of being, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb, often used with 'to'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I hope to finish my homework.'

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The infinitive is 'to finish'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun, e.g., 'running'.