Functions of Infinitives - step by step

​Don't forget, if you can add "in order" before it, it is acting like an adverb

Fill in the Blank

What is the infinitive phrase?

To win the series, the team practiced daily.

Multiple Choice

To win the series, the team practiced daily.

Does it follow a noun and describe "which one"?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

To win the series, the team practiced daily.

Can it be replaced with "it" in the sentence?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

To win the series, the team practiced daily.

Does it say "when," "where," or "how"; or can you add "in order to" in front of it?

• yes

• no

Then it's acting like an adverb!​

Fill in the Blank

What is the infinitive phrase?

To win the series is the team's goal.

Multiple Choice

To win the series is the team's goal.

Does it follow a noun and describe "which one"?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

To win the series was the team's goal.

Can it be replaced with "it" in the sentence?

• yes

• no

Then it is acting like a noun!​

Fill in the Blank

What is the infinitive phrase?

The person to get to the other side of the gym will be the winner.

Multiple Choice

The person to get to the other side of the gym will be the winner.

Does it follow a noun and describe "which one"?

• yes

• no

The it's acting like an adjective!​

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

To dance under the stars is what Margaret desires.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

To become a nurse, Michelle went to college for four years.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

My brother went to Drake University to get a master's degree in finance.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

The last student to enter the classroom should close the door.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

Miriam listened to her grandmother to better understand her story.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

Micah's favorite job is to milk the cows in the morning.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb