Infinitives

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word 'to', such as 'to run', 'to eat', or 'to play'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'To swim is my favorite activity.'

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The infinitive is 'To swim'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What part of speech does the infinitive 'to dance' function as in the sentence: 'Her dream is to dance on stage'?

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Noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do you form an infinitive from a verb?

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You add 'to' before the base form of the verb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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True or false: 'To read' is an infinitive.

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True.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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In the sentence 'It is important to study', what is the function of the infinitive 'to study'?

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It functions as a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What part of speech does the infinitive 'to be' function as in the sentence: 'She seems to be happy'?

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Adverb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the role of infinitives in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of an infinitive used as an adjective.

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In the sentence 'She has a lot of work to do', 'to do' describes the noun 'work'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A