PRESENTATION OUTLINE
An infinitive phrase is a verb form that can be used as a noun, or adjective, or an adverb.
Most infinitive start with to.
Sometimes the sign of the of the infinitive , to, is omitted.
An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and any modifiers or complements the infinitive has.
The entire phrase can be used as a noun, and adjective, or an adverb.
A NOUN INFINITIVE PHRASE IS A
- Phrase that has "to" at the beginning.
- It is being used as a noun.
- Ex. Everyone wants |to enjoy life|.
- She likes |to be admired|.
- |To stop the car suddenly| can be dangerous.
AN ADJECTIVE INFINITIVE PHRASE
- Is an infinitive that modifies the noun
- She's a swimmer |to watch|.
A ADVERB INFINITIVE PHRASE
- Is an infinitive that modifies the verb.
- |To exit|, simply press the key
- Its easy |to find|.
PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT(MATCHING).
- Claudio left early |to meet his brother|.
- Haley's dream is |to revisit Europe|.
- Kate's determination |to teach well| is quite obvious.
- [Noun][Adjective][Adverb]
QUIZ TIME!!!
- Get a lined-sheet of paper
- Copy down the sentences
- Underline the infinitive
QUIZ TIME!!!COPY AND UNDERLINE THE...
- He helped to build the roof.(Noun)
- I need a book to read on holiday.(Adjective)
- The officer returned to help the inspectors.(Adverb)
- The only solution is to lower the standards.(Nouns)
- Let him show you the best way to paint the door.(Adjective)
