Identifying Infinitives and Verbs

The video tutorial introduces the concept of infinitives, explaining that they are words that look like verbs but are not. Infinitives usually follow the word 'to' and are called imposters. The tutorial provides four steps to identify infinitives in sentences: finding the word 'to', identifying the imposter, crossing out the infinitive, and finding the actual verb. Several examples are analyzed to demonstrate these steps, and viewers are encouraged to practice identifying infinitives in various sentences. The video concludes with encouragement to continue practicing.

What is an infinitive?

• A verb that ends with -ing

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

• A verb that acts like a noun

• A noun that acts like a verb

Which word usually precedes an infinitive?

• By

• To

• For

• With

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Runs

• Running

• To run

• Ran

What is the first step in identifying an infinitive?

• Find the subject

• Find the object

• Find the word 'to'

• Find the verb

What should you do after finding the imposter in a sentence?

• Underline it

• Highlight it

• Circle it

• Cross it out

In the sentence 'The bat likes to fly', what is the infinitive?

• To fly

• Likes

• The

• Bat

In the sentence 'Mrs Taylor likes to sing', what is the verb?

• To sing

• Mrs Taylor

• Likes

• Sing

What should you write above the words you cross out to indicate they are infinitives?

• N

• I

• V

• A

What is the purpose of crossing out the infinitive in a sentence?

• To change the sentence meaning

• To make the sentence shorter

• To identify the main verb

• To highlight it

In the sentence 'The bat loves to fly', what is the verb?

• Loves

• To fly

• Bat

• The