Infinitives Practice

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

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What is the function of an infinitive used as a noun?

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When an infinitive functions as a noun, it can act as the subject or object of a sentence, e.g., 'To swim is fun.'

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What is the function of an infinitive used as an adjective?

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An infinitive functions as an adjective when it modifies a noun, e.g., 'I have a book to read.'

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What is the function of an infinitive used as an adverb?

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An infinitive functions as an adverb when it modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, e.g., 'She went to the store to buy milk.'

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He wants to learn Spanish.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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Choose the correct infinitive form: 'I need _____ (to finish/finishing) my homework.'

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I need to finish my homework.

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What is the correct infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'She is excited _____ (to travel/traveling) to Paris.'

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She is excited to travel to Paris.

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Identify the function of the infinitive in the sentence: 'They called to ask for help.'

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The infinitive 'to ask' functions as an adverb.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'He decided to go out or staying in.'

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He decided to go out.

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What is the infinitive in the sentence: 'I love to dance.'

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The infinitive is 'to dance'.