Download L.8.1a Infinitives

Opener: Gerund Review
Directions: Identify each gerund. Then, label it
subject, direct object, object of preposition or
predicate noun.
1. I can't imagine Peter going by bike.
2. I look forward to seeing you at the weekend
party.
3. Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t
have a job.
4. Emily doesn't mind working the night shift.
Opener: Gerund Review Answers
Directions: Identify the tense of each of the
underlined verbs or verb phrases.
1. I can't imagine Peter going by bike. predicate
noun
2. I look forward to seeing you at the weekend
party. object of the preposition
3. Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t
have a job. subject
4. Emily doesn't mind working the night shift. direct
object
Standards:
L.8.1a: Explain the function of verbals
(gerunds, participles, infinitives) in
general and their function in particular
sentences.
Objectives:
 Explain the function of infinitives.
 Explain the function of infinitives as they function in a
particular sentence.
What is an Infinitive?
• An infinitive is a
verb form that
usually begins with
to and the base
form of the verb.
• An infinite
functions as a
noun, an adjective,
or an adverb in a
sentence.
Examples
• To answer the
question is easy.
• The man asked me
how to get to the
airport.
• The teacher expected
Sarah to study hard.
• I learned to ride the
bike at the age of 5.
Infinitives Used As Nouns
EX: To sleep is the only
thing Eli wants after his
double shift waiting tables at
the neighborhood café.
• To sleep functions as a
noun because it is the
subject of the sentence.
EX: No matter how
fascinating the biology
dissection is, Emanuel turns
his head and refuses to look.
• To look functions as a
noun because it is the
direct object for the
verb refuses.
Practice
1. To fly like a bird is my
dream. Subject
2. We decided to buy.
Direct Object
Direct
Object
3. Roberto wanted to sleep
in his own bed. Direct
Object
Infinitives Used as Adjectives
EX: Wherever Melissa goes, she
always brings a book to read in
case conversation lags or she has a
long wait.
• To read functions as an
adjective because it
modifies book.
EX: Marty’s dream is to play for the
San Francisco, Forty-Niners.
• To play functions as an adjective
because it follows a linking verb,
is, which links a description
of dream.
EX: The club must find a way to
solve their financial problems.
• To do their financial
problems functions as an
adjective phrase because it
modifies way.
Practice
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2.
3.
4.
They've got some work to
do after their
presentation before
Congress. work
The football players
needed a motivation to
pass all their courses.
motivation
Mr. Scott is the last
person to ask for help
when he gets into
trouble. person
My hope is to travel to
London, England some
day when I have enough
money. hope
Infinitives Used as Adverbs
EX: Richard braved the icy rain to
train.
• To train functions as an adverb
because it explains why Richard
braved the extreme weather.
EX: Stephanie would have been
content to coach high school ball
forever.
• To coach high school ball
forever functions as an adverb
phrase because it explains to
what extent Stephanie was
content.
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2.
3.
4.
Practice
The clock in my mother's
room is very easy to see.
easy
Daniel went to Misty’s
father to ask his consent
for her hand in marriage.
went
The bus driver sounded
his horn to warn the
walkers. sounded
The students were eager
to learn about Bob's
vacation. eager
Guided Practice
1. Davis wanted Shelly to be his date for the dance. Adjective,
Shelly
2. My father was hoping to play. Direct Object
3. The teacher has a long teaching plan to make. Adjective,
plan
4. Would you like to go? Direct Object
5. Your talent to please others is an asset sometimes. Adjective,
talent
6. The dog wants to bark. Direct Object
7. To strike was the villain's only desire. Subject
8. Mike was eager to begin his studies. Adverb, eager
9. Mark often stops to reflect about his goals in life. Adverb,
stops
10. To exercise is one of may goals this semester. Subject
Sort
• Directions: Sort each sentence that
contains an infinitive into the
categories subject, direct object,
adjective, or adverb.
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