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Functions and Uses of Infinitives

This document discusses infinitives. It begins by having the reader complete sample sentences using infinitives. It then defines infinitives as verbs beginning with "to" and provides examples of how to form infinitives. It explains the three main functions of infinitives: as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. For each function, it provides examples and tips. It has the reader analyze examples from Romeo and Juliet. It then has partners ask each other questions using infinitives. Finally, it assigns constructing original sentences using infinitives.

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Functions and Uses of Infinitives

This document discusses infinitives. It begins by having the reader complete sample sentences using infinitives. It then defines infinitives as verbs beginning with "to" and provides examples of how to form infinitives. It explains the three main functions of infinitives: as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. For each function, it provides examples and tips. It has the reader analyze examples from Romeo and Juliet. It then has partners ask each other questions using infinitives. Finally, it assigns constructing original sentences using infinitives.

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Infinitives

Complete the following


sentences and write on the
board.

 1. Last 2022 I learned to…


2. This 2023 I will try not to…
3. This 2023 I will try to…
What can you observe with the
following words?

• to work • to cooperate
• to watch • to build
• to help. • to smash
• to finish • to destroy
Infinitives
  An infinitive looks like a verb, but it begins with “TO.”
They are usually made by adding the word to before the base verb.
Examples:
• To learn is very important
• It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think that you
are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
• To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace
to society.
How to form infinitives?

To + verb = infinitive phrase


o to be
o to dream
o to throw
o to want
o to have
 
Functions of Infinitives
[Link] as a Noun
[Link] as an Adjective
[Link] as an Adverb
Noun
refers to a person, animal,
place or a thing.
Adjective
 A word that modifies or
describe a noun, or a
pronoun.
Adverb
 A word that modifies a verb,
adjective or another adverb,
determiner, clause, preposition or
an entire sentence.
Functions of Infinitives

[Link] as a Noun
[Link] as an Adjective
[Link] as an Adverb
A. Infinitives as a Noun
• To leave the party would be rude.
• To jog a mile every day is my goal.
 She tried to win the speech contest.
· Lance does not want to stay.
· • Her goal is to win.
 My ambition is to become a pilot.
A. Infinitives as a Noun
• To leave the party would be rude. (SUBJECT)
• To jog a mile every day is my goal. (SUBJECT)
 She tried to win the speech contest. (DIRECT OBJECT)
 Lance does not want to stay. (DIRECT OBJECT)
• Her goal is to win. (SUBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT)
 My ambition is to become a pilot. (SUBJECTIVE
COMPLEMENT)
TIP 1:
 When infinitives act as a nouns, they
answer the question “WHAT?”, and
therefore, act as a sentence’s subject.
Infinitives as an Adjective
[Link] place to meet is the library.
To meet modifies the noun place.
 
2. She is the one to call.
To call modifies the pronoun she.
TIP 2:
 When Infinitives work as an
adjectives, they modify or
describe a noun in a sentence.
Infinitives as an Adverb
•We came to cheer.
To cheer gives more information about the verb.
 
 This math problem is hard to solve.
To solve modifies the adjective hard.
 
 She turned to answer the phone.
To answer modifies the verb turned.
TIP 3:
 When Infinitives work as an
adverbs, they modify or
describe a noun or an
adjective in a sentence.
What do you think is
the importance of
Infinitives in our
everyday speech?
LET’S
ANALYZE
A. Read the following lines from the play
Romeo and Juliet and underline the
infinitives.
To strike him dead, I hold it not a sin.
To scorn at our solemnity this night.
To be a virtuous and well governed youth.
To smooth the rough touch with the tender
kiss.
What do you think is
the importance of
Infinitives in our
everyday speech?
Do It By Pair!
Look for a partner and ask each other the following
questions using infinitives. Write your answer in one whole
sheet of paper. Remember, you only have 10 minutes to
finish that activity.
 
 What do you hope to accomplish in five years?
·What are you willing to sacrifice for your family?
·What are you proud of?
Assignment:
Choose five from the list of the
verbs given in the activity and
construct your own sentence.
Write your answer in your
notebook.

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