To Find the Infinitive Phrase Function

What is an infinitive?

• "to" + noun

• a verb

• "to" + verb

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An infinitive can function as which three parts of speech?

• verb

• adjective

• noun

• adverb

• preposition

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Which can NOT be included in an infinitive phrase?

• prepositional phrases

• the infinitive

• modifiers/describers

• verb/verb phrase

• nouns/pronouns

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

To set a good example for your brother is a great responsibility.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

Mary tiptoed up the stairs to keep from being heard.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

I do not want to sit here alone.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

We ordered pizza to eat for dinner tonight.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

To discover the cause of the disease, the scientist worked tirelessly.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

The account to follow on Instagram is your grandmother’s cat.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

The most difficult part of the quiz will be to write your name at the top.

• Noun - Subject

• Noun - Object

• Adverb

• Adjective

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