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 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to play'.

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How is the infinitive used in a sentence?

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

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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 read a book quickly'.

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

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What role does the infinitive play in the sentence: 'He has a lot of homework to do.'?

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The infinitive 'to do' functions as an adjective, describing 'homework'.

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In the sentence 'To travel is exciting', what is the function of the infinitive?

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The infinitive 'to travel' functions as a noun (subject) in this sentence.

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What is the difference between a bare infinitive and a full infinitive?

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A bare infinitive is the base form of a verb without 'to' (e.g., 'make' in 'I made him cry'), while a full infinitive includes 'to' (e.g., 'to make').

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How can infinitives be used as adverbs?

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Infinitives can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating purpose. For example, 'She studies hard to succeed.' Here, 'to succeed' modifies 'studies'.

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What is an example of an infinitive used as a direct object?

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In the sentence 'I want to play', the infinitive 'to play' acts as the direct object of the verb 'want'.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'He loves to swim in the ocean.'

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The infinitive phrase is 'to swim in the ocean'.