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

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Give an example of a correct infinitive usage in a sentence.

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I want to learn how to swim.

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What is the purpose of using infinitives in sentences?

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Infinitives can express purpose, intention, or a goal, such as 'I study to improve my grades'.

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

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The infinitive is 'to dance'.

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Which of the following is an incorrect use of an infinitive? 'I want to going to the park.'

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The correct form is 'I want to go to the park.'

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What is the difference between 'to eat' and 'eating'?

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'To eat' is an infinitive, while 'eating' is a gerund, which acts as a noun.

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Complete the sentence with the correct infinitive: 'He decided ___ (to go/go) to the party.'

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He decided to go to the party.

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What is an example of an infinitive phrase?

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An example of an infinitive phrase is 'to read a book'.

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How can infinitives be used to express purpose?

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Infinitives can express purpose by answering the question 'why?', such as 'I exercise to stay healthy.'

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Identify the error: 'She is excited to going to the concert.'

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The correct form is 'She is excited to go to the concert.'