Understanding Infinitives

What is an infinitive?

• A verb form that can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• A noun that describes a verb

• An adjective that modifies a verb

• A prepositional phrase

In the sentence 'To fly was an ambition of humans for many centuries,' what role does 'to fly' play?

• Adjective

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

• Direct object

Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive as an adjective?

• To read is to learn.

• His attempt to win was a failure.

• To swim is fun.

• She went to the store.

In the sentence 'Rip Van Winkle went into the woods to hunt,' what is the function of 'to hunt'?

• Prepositional phrase

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Noun

How can you determine if an infinitive is used as a noun?

• Replace it with 'when'

• Replace it with 'where'

• Replace it with 'what'

• Replace it with 'how'

What is the role of 'to help' in the sentence 'Everyone in the neighborhood was willing to help'?

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Prepositional phrase

• Noun

Which of the following is NOT an example of an infinitive?

• To the beach

• To forgive

• To arrive

• To visit

What is the main difference between an infinitive and a prepositional phrase?

• Infinitives end with a noun or pronoun

• Prepositional phrases are verb forms

• Prepositional phrases can function as verbs

• Infinitives are verb forms, while prepositional phrases end with a noun or pronoun

In which sentence is the 'to' of the infinitive omitted?

• Let's sit down.

• To dance is fun.

• To run is healthy.

• To eat is necessary.

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

• To swim is enjoyable.

• To forgive is divine.

• To the store we go.

• To read is to learn.