Infinitives for Kids: An Interactive Grammar Lesson

Mrs. Taylor introduces infinitives, explaining they look like verbs but aren't. She outlines four steps to identify infinitives in sentences: find 'to', identify the imposter, cross it out, and find the real verb. Examples and practice exercises are provided to reinforce learning. The video concludes with encouragement to continue practicing.

What is an infinitive?

• A verb that stands alone

• A noun that describes an action

• A conjunction that connects clauses

• A word that looks like a verb but isn't

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Quickly

• And

• To jump

• Running

In the sentence 'The cat wants to sleep', what is the infinitive?

• The

• To sleep

• Cat

• Wants

What is the main verb in the sentence 'She likes to dance'?

• To dance

• Likes

• She

• Dance

In the sentence 'They plan to travel', which word is the impostor?

• They

• Plan

• To travel

• Travel