Infinitives Practice

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', e.g., 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I want to learn.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is the function of the infinitive in the sentence: 'To swim is fun.'

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The infinitive functions as a noun.

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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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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, e.g., 'to the store'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He walked to the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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What is the difference between an infinitive and a gerund?

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An infinitive is 'to' + verb, while a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'They decided to leave early.'

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The infinitive is 'to leave'.

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What role does the infinitive play in the sentence: 'To read is to grow.'

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The infinitive 'to read' functions as a noun.