Infinitives Practice

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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', such as 'to run', 'to eat', or 'to play'.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She loves to dance.'

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The infinitive is 'to dance'.

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Choose the correct infinitive form: 'I want ___ (to go/go).'

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I want to go.

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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

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Identify the function of the infinitive in this sentence: 'He is eager to learn.'

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The infinitive 'to learn' functions as a noun.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'She decided to leave early.' or 'She decided leaving early.'

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She decided to leave early.

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What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive?

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A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, while an infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'.

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Identify the infinitive phrase: 'It is important to study for the test.'

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The infinitive phrase is 'to study for the test'.

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Choose the correct infinitive form: 'They plan ___ (to travel/traveling) next summer.'

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They plan to travel next summer.