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Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases Worksheet

The document discusses infinitives and infinitive phrases. It provides examples of infinitives used as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Infinitive phrases contain an infinitive along with modifiers or complements acting as a single part of speech. Examples of infinitive phrases are given. Students are then asked to circle infinitives and underline infinitive phrases in sentences.

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Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases Worksheet

The document discusses infinitives and infinitive phrases. It provides examples of infinitives used as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Infinitive phrases contain an infinitive along with modifiers or complements acting as a single part of speech. Examples of infinitive phrases are given. Students are then asked to circle infinitives and underline infinitive phrases in sentences.

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Name _________________________________________________  Date ____________________________  Period _________________ 

 
Infinitives 
 
An infinitive is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.  The word to usually 
appears before the infinitive.   
 
Examples:  It is important to listen. 
    He is the one to ask. 
 
Directions:  Circle the infinitive in each sentence below. 
 
1.  "To conquer Mount Everest is my goal!" exclaimed Erika. 
2.  In the past, Burton was terrified to play the tuba on Tuesdays. 
3.  "To succeed takes courage, foresight, and luck," announced Nik to an awestruck Cameron. 
4.  Stranded in the freezing snowstorm, all Kira wanted was to survive. 
5.  Afraid to move, Evan froze in terror as the huge cobra slithered over his left foot. 
 
 
An infinitive phrase is an infinitive with modifiers or a complement, all acting together as a single 
part of speech. 
 
Examples:  It is important to listen carefully. 
    It is not polite to listen through the keyhole. 
    I want to hear the news. 
    They want to give you a present. 
 
 
Directions:  Underline the infinitive phrase in each sentence below. 
 
1.  Andrew knows that to drive up a hill of butter is impossible. 
2.  Sam told J.J. that he'd like to travel to Timbuktu.   
3.  Courtney told Dylan to kick the football at Henry. 
4.  Liam built a storm cellar in which to shelter during tornadoes. 
5.  Mitchell's dream, to fly an M‐16, was finally coming true! 
6.  Ben and Zach tried to follow orders, but they failed. 
7.  Karin and Franny's decision, to stop and get a cup of coffee, made them late for English class. 
8.  Erica was about to jump into the tub of Jello when her mother got home. 
9.  After he hit the squirrel, Bruce had no choice except to drive on. 
10.  Sean's suggestion, to listen carefully, was appreciated.   
11.  Tyler and Jonathan wanted to listen carefully to Ms. Mathews. 
 

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