To-infinitive Phrase

To-infinitive Phrase

by Muhammad Adeeb Almasri

Is this a subject, adjective or an adverb?

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​I I saved every penny to buy a new car.

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( Hint: is it answering the question why or what?)

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​How about now?

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​To buy a new car, I saved every penny.

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​This is still answering the same question.

Multiple Choice

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

To give space to others is so important.

• to give to others

• to others

• is so important

• so important

Multiple Choice

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

My entire life I have always wanted to be a teacher. (Don't believe this)

• my entire life

• I have

• always wanted

• to be a teacher

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?

To smile at others brings joy to yourself.

• subject

• direct object

• adjective

• adverb

Open Ended

Write one infinitive phrase that functions as a subject. Follow this pattern below:

To snore at night brings joy to others.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase?

• Nicolas wants to jump on the trampoline.

• Nicolas walks to the trampoline.

• Nicolas met Alex at the trampoline.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase that functions as an OBJECT?

• Mr. D has a special way to clean up the containers daily.

• Mr. D likes to bring trash to the containers daily.

• To clean up, Mr. D likes puts plastic bags everywhere.

Open Ended

Write one infinitive phrase that functions as an OBJECT. Follow this pattern below:

I really need to break something right now. 

Multiple Choice

How does the noun infinitive phrase function?

Mr. Dillard's biggest worry is to find all of the instruments missing from his classroom.

• subject

• object

• predicate nominative

• adjective

Open Ended

Write one infinitive phrase that functions as a PREDICATE NOMINATIVE. Follow this pattern below:

His goal is to gain weight.

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?

The house to visit at Halloween is the one on the corner that hands out full-sized candy bars.

• subject

• direct object

• adjective

• adverb

Open Ended

Write one infinitive phrase that functions as a ADJECTIVE. Follow this pattern below:

The best way to tease someone is by ignoring him/her.

Multiple Choice

In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?

It is disgusting to find a mouse in your wardrobe. 

• subject

• direct object

• adjective

• adverb

Open Ended

Write one infinitive phrase that functions as a ADVERB. Follow this pattern below:

It is impossible to remember all things in this picture. 

I called in to inform you that I will be absent.  (why)

Multiple Choice

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

After Bobby fell to the ground, he needed to go to the hospital.

• Bobby fell

• to the ground

• to go

• to the hospital

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an infinitive?

• to visualize

• to understand

• to wonder

• to Austin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?

• to sing in the choir

• to new heights

• to a better future

• to the movies

Multiple Select

Identify the infinitive phrases. If there is no infinitive, choose none.

Mom told me to open the windows to let some fresh air in the house.

• to open the windows

• to let some fresh air

• in the house

• none

Multiple Choice

Identify the infinitive phrase. If there is no infinitive, choose none.

“Come eat lunch,” Mom yelled as I opened the door to my room.

• come eat lunch

• yelled as I opened

• to my room

• none

Poll

I understand infinitive phrases.

• Yes

• NO

• 50/50

Poll

I know how to write infinitive phrases in different positions (subject/ object/ predicate nominative/ adjective/ adverb). 

• Yes

• I need more practice 

• No