Infinitives

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to play'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She loves to dance.'

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to dance

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What part of speech can an infinitive function as in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence: 'He wants to learn Spanish.'

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to learn Spanish

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What is the role of an infinitive when it acts as a noun?

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When an infinitive acts as a noun, it can serve as the subject or object of a verb.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'To win the game is my goal.'

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To win

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What is an example of an infinitive functioning as an adjective?

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In the sentence 'She has a book to read', 'to read' describes the book.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence: 'They are excited to travel this summer.'

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to travel this summer

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What is the difference between an infinitive and a gerund?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb (to + verb), while a gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I need to finish my homework.'

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to finish