Exploring Infinitive Phrases in Grammar

The video tutorial explains infinitives, which are verbs in their base form often preceded by 'to'. Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, depending on their role in a sentence. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate each function, such as 'to sing' as a noun, 'to perform' as an adverb, and 'to admire' as an adjective. It also covers infinitive phrases, which include additional words that modify or complement the infinitive, and discusses how these phrases can act as subjects or modifiers in sentences.

What is the base form of a verb called when preceded by 'to'?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Preposition

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In the sentence 'Jolene loves to sing', how does the infinitive function?

• Preposition

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

• To only act as a verb

• To modify nouns and verbs

• To act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs

• To introduce a new sentence

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CCSS.L.8.1A

How can you determine the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

• By understanding its role in the sentence

• By converting it into a gerund

• By the word it follows

• By its position in the sentence

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What role does the infinitive 'to perform' play in the sentence about Zelda?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Conjunction

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

How does the infinitive 'to admire' function in the sentence about Captain Davis?

• Preposition

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the phrase 'to see the World Cup', what role does the infinitive play?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Preposition

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the subject of the sentence 'To travel the world with two of my friends has been a lifelong goal of mine'?

• The infinitive phrase

• My friends

• A lifelong goal

• To travel the world

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What complements an infinitive to form an infinitive phrase?

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Conjunctions and prepositions

• Modifiers and complements

• Nouns and pronouns

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which part of the sentence does 'to watch the best movies' modify in the example about Waldo's house?

• Waldo

• House

• Place

• Movies

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CCSS.L.7.1C