Infinitive Phrases and Functions

What are the functions of infinitive phrases?

• They can function as verbs, pronouns, or conjunctions.

• They can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

• They can function as prepositions, interjections, or articles.

• They can function as adjectives, adverbs, or conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'I want to go to the park.'

• to the park

• to go to the park

• want to go to the park

• go to the park

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence 'To swim in the ocean is my favorite activity,' what is the infinitive phrase used as?

• verb

• adjective

• noun

• preposition

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase used as a modifier? a) She decided to study for the exam. b) To bake a cake requires patience. c) The dog loves to play fetch. d) I need to buy groceries.

• a) She decided to study for the exam.

• c) The dog loves to play fetch.

• d) I need to buy groceries.

• b) To bake a cake requires patience.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence 'To win the race, he trained hard.'?

• Express purpose or intention

• Express cause or reason

• Express condition or possibility

• Express time or duration

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'She asked him to help her with the project.'

• to help her

• to help her with the project

• with the project

• asked him to help her

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence 'To travel the world is my dream,' what is the infinitive phrase used as?

• noun phrase

• adjective phrase

• prepositional phrase

• adverbial phrase

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase used as a modifier? a) To write a book is his goal. b) They want to eat dinner. c) I need to finish my homework. d) She loves to dance.

• c) I need to finish my homework.

• a) To write a book is his goal.

• b) They want to eat dinner.

• d) She loves to dance.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence 'To improve his skills, he practiced every day.'?

• Express time or duration

• Show contrast or opposition

• Provide additional information

• Indicate purpose or reason

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'I hope to win the competition.'

• hope to win the competition

• the competition

• I hope

• to win the competition

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CCSS.L.8.1A