Infinitive Constructs

An infinitive is 

• to + verb

• to

• to + noun

• verb

The formula for an infinitive is TO+

• noun

• verb

• adverb

• adjective

True or false: "To run" is an infinitive.

• true

• false

Find the infinitive in "My dog likes to play frisbee."

• dog

• likes to

• to play

• play frisbee

Which sentence uses an infinitive as the subject?

• To sing is her passion.

• She loves to sing.

• They are singing.

• He sang a song.

Infinitive - a verbal that acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It is always ________ + _______________.

• to + verb

• by + noun

• noun + adjective

• to + adverb

Which sentence uses an infinitive as an object?

• To swim is relaxing.

• She decided to swim.

• Swimming is fun.

• He is a good swimmer.

When do we use infinitives in English grammar?

• To describe an action in the present

• To describe a future action

• To describe an action in the past

What is the best definition of an infinitive?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: "To learn new things is exciting."

• To learn

• new

• things

• is