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WorksheetsUnderstanding Infinitives
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is a verb form that indicates past tense.
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by 'to'.
An infinitive is a noun that describes an action.
An infinitive is a type of adjective used in sentences.
Which of the following is an infinitive: 'to run' or 'running'?
jogging
to run
to jog
to walk
Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'I want to eat pizza.'
I want to
to eat
to pizza
want to eat
True or False: Infinitives can function as nouns.
Infinitives can only function as verbs.
Infinitives cannot be used in sentences.
True
False
Fill in the blank: She loves _____ (to dance).
to read
to sing
to swim
to dance
What is the base form of the verb in the infinitive 'to swim'?
swim
to swim
swimming
swam
Choose the correct infinitive: 'He decided _____ (to go) to the party.'
to party
go to the
going to
to go
Which sentence contains an infinitive: 'She is singing' or 'She wants to sing'?
She wants to sing
She wants to run
She is reading
She is dancing
True or False: Infinitives can be used as adjectives.
Infinitives can only be verbs
False
True
Infinitives cannot modify nouns
What is the purpose of an infinitive in a sentence?
To indicate the past tense of a verb.
The purpose of an infinitive in a sentence is to express actions or states, often indicating intention or purpose.
To define a subject in a sentence.
To replace verbs in a sentence.
Identify the infinitive phrase: 'To read books is fun.'
Reading books is enjoyable
To write stories is exciting
Books are fun to read
To read books
Fill in the blank: They plan _____ (to travel) next summer.
to explore
to hike
to travel
to swim
Which of the following is NOT an infinitive: 'to play', 'played', 'to jump'?
jumped
to swim
played
to run
True or False: Infinitives can be used after certain verbs.
False, infinitives cannot follow verbs.
True
Infinitives can only be used at the beginning of sentences.
Infinitives are only used in questions.
What is the infinitive form of the verb 'to write'?
to write
to listen
to speak
to read
