Infinitives

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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', used to express an action or state without indicating a subject.

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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To run is my favorite activity.

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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 following sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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to learn

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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 heard him make a noise'), while a full infinitive includes 'to' (e.g., 'to make').

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When do we use infinitives after certain verbs?

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Infinitives are used after verbs like 'want', 'need', 'hope', and 'decide' to express intention or desire.

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What is an example of an infinitive used as an adjective?

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The book to read is on the table.

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How do infinitives function as adverbs?

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Infinitives can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating purpose (e.g., 'She studies hard to succeed').

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What is the infinitive form of the verb 'to go'?

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go

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Provide an example of a sentence using a negative infinitive.

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He decided not to go to the party.