Infinitive/Infinitive Phrases

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrases

Infinitives

• verbal that functions as a adjective, adverb, or noun

• starts with "to"

• We are eager to go.

How do we tell if an infinitive is an adverb or a direct object (noun) of an action verb?

• This summer she hopes to travel.

• One must practice to excel.

Try the omission test/ in order

• This summer she hopes in order to travel.

• Doesn't work - direct object

• One must practice in order to excel.

• Does work - adverb

Multiple Choice

My aunt warned me not to pull the wrench too hard. Over-tightening can cause as much damage to bolts as not tightening them enough.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Multiple Choice

Using a hand pump, we added air to the back tire. We were careful not to put in too much air.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Multiple Choice

Then she showed me the valve to fill the inner tube.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Multiple Choice

She told me to place a drop of oil on each link.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Multiple Choice

My aunt taught me to take care of my bicycle.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb