Infinitives as Subjects and Objects

The video tutorial explains how infinitives can be used as subjects in sentences, often starting with 'It' to refer to the infinitive phrase. It covers common verbs and adjectives that appear with infinitives, such as 'easy' and 'difficult'. The tutorial also discusses common patterns in writing, including the use of prepositional phrases with 'for'. Finally, it highlights common mistakes and how to correct them, emphasizing the importance of using 'It' as the subject instead of nouns like 'people'.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Infinitives as objects

• Infinitives as subjects and after adjectives

• Gerunds as subjects

• Adjectives as subjects

How do we start a sentence when using an infinitive as a subject?

• With the word 'and'

• With the word 'but'

• With the word 'it'

• With the word 'to'

What is the purpose of using 'it' as a subject in sentences with infinitive phrases?

• To make the sentence longer

• To clarify the subject of the sentence

• To use more adjectives

• To add more verbs

In the sentence 'It is easy to learn English', what does 'it' refer to?

• The subject of the sentence

• The infinitive phrase at the end

• The verb in the sentence

• The adjective in the sentence

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive as a subject?

• To learn English is easy.

• It is easy to learn English.

• Learning English is easy.

• English is easy to learn.

Which of the following verbs is commonly found between 'it' and an infinitive phrase?

• Sing

• Run

• Appear

• Jump

Which of the following is NOT a common verb found between 'it' and an infinitive phrase?

• Run

• Cost

• Appear

• Seem

What is the role of 'it' in the sentence 'It seems important to learn a second language'?

• It is the subject referring to the infinitive phrase

• It is the main verb

• It is a preposition

• It is an adjective

Which adjective is commonly used between 'it' and an infinitive phrase?

• Beautiful

• Hard

• Quick

• Bright

Which of the following adjectives is NOT commonly found between 'it' and an infinitive phrase?

• Difficult

• Bright

• Simple

• Easy