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Infinitives

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The infinitive is a kind of

a)

Finite Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Non- Finite Verb

d)

Adjective

2.

The formula for an infinitive is

a)

to+ base form of verb

b)

two+ base form of the verb

c)

to+ modal verb

d)

to+ noun

3.

When an infinitive is used without to, it is called

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Present Participle

d)

Bare infinitive

4.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Sandra’s deepest desire was to perform.
a)
Sandra's deepest
b)
deepest desire
c)
to perform
d)
was to
5.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Mrs. Jackson wants to swim.
a)
to swim
b)
Mrs. Jackson wants
c)
wants to
d)
wants swim
6.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
When Cathy's arms got tired, Robert decided to row.
a)
When Cathy's
b)
arms got
c)
decided to
d)
to row
7.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
The clowns for the party were beginning to arrive.
a)
The clowns
b)
to arrive
c)
the party
d)
were beginning
8.

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

To give to others is so important.

a)

to give to others

b)

to others

c)

is so important

d)

so important

9.

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

My entire life I have always wanted to be a teacher.

a)

my entire life

b)

I have

c)

always wanted

d)

to be a teacher

10.

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

Eating a balanced diet allows a person to keep healthy.

a)

eating a balanced diet

b)

balanced

c)

allows a person

d)

to keep healthy

11.

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

After Bobby fell to the ground, he needed to go to the hospital.

a)

Bobby fell

b)

to the ground

c)

to go

d)

to the hospital

12.

What is the bare infinitive in the following sentence:

He will write soon.

a)

Write

b)

Soon

c)

He will

13.

Identify the bare infinitive in the following sentence:

Let me try this recipe.

a)

Let

b)

Try

c)

Recipe

14.

Use infinitives to join the following sentences:

He attended the conference.

He wanted to discuss the new project.

(a)  

15.

I had enough money in my wallet. I bought a few toys for my cousin.

(a)  

16.

The Student must apologize.

It is the only way to avoid paying a heavy penalty for breaking the window glass.

(a)  

17.

She can go home early.

She needs the Principal's permission.

(a)  

18.

He plays the guitar.

It is his hobby.

(a)  

19.

All the citizens should pay their taxes.

The government expects this of all citizens.

(a)  

20.

The concept of infinitives is clear to me.

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Somewhat Clear

d)

Need extra work