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What is the primary function of an infinitive phrase when it follows a noun?
What is the primary function of an infinitive phrase when it follows a noun?
- To serve as the subject of the sentence
- To provide additional information about a verb
- To act as an adjective for the noun it modifies (correct)
- To indicate the time of an action
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
- To play a game
- On the table (correct)
- To read a book
- To learn new things
In the sentence 'He gave me a plan to follow,' what is the function of the phrase 'to follow'?
In the sentence 'He gave me a plan to follow,' what is the function of the phrase 'to follow'?
- It acts as a coordinating conjunction
- It serves as an adverb modifying 'gave'
- It serves as an adjective modifying 'plan' (correct)
- It functions as the subject of the sentence
Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase acting as an adjective?
Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase acting as an adjective?
Which of the following phrases starts with a preposition?
Which of the following phrases starts with a preposition?
What distinguishes an infinitive phrase from a prepositional phrase?
What distinguishes an infinitive phrase from a prepositional phrase?
In the sentence 'They can also be taught to take care of plants to cultivate in the garden,' what is the function of 'to take care of plants'?
In the sentence 'They can also be taught to take care of plants to cultivate in the garden,' what is the function of 'to take care of plants'?
Which example shows a prepositional phrase correctly?
Which example shows a prepositional phrase correctly?
Flashcards
Infinitive Phrase
Infinitive Phrase
An infinitive phrase includes 'to' followed by a verb, functioning as an adjective.
Example of Infinitive Phrase
Example of Infinitive Phrase
A phrase like 'to read' modifies a noun.
Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
Function of Prepositional Phrases
Function of Prepositional Phrases
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Identifying Infinitive Phrases
Identifying Infinitive Phrases
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Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Identifying Prepositional Phrases
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Role of Infinitive Phrases
Role of Infinitive Phrases
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Role of Prepositional Phrases
Role of Prepositional Phrases
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Study Notes
Lesson Objectives
- Students will define infinitive phrases and prepositional phrases
- Students will understand the role of infinitive and prepositional phrases as adjectives
- Students will apply infinitives and prepositional phrases in writing
Lesson Discussion (Examples)
- Infinitives are "to" + base form of the verb
- Infinitive phrases modify nouns, and act as adjectives when they follow the noun they describe
- Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition followed by a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase
- Prepositional phrases also act as adjectives when they describe a noun or pronoun
Examples of Infinitive Phrases
- The book to read is on the shelf
- She has a project to complete before tomorrow
- I need a pen to write with
- He gave me a plan to follow
- They found a place to stay during the trip
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
- The book on the table is mine
- She wore a dress with a floral pattern
- The house by the lake is for sale
- I need a chair for the office
- The boy in the red shirt is my brother
Activity Examples
- Identify infinitive phrases and prepositional phrases in a sentence
- Example: "Summer is the perfect time to provide kids with fun and fruitful activities" (time to provide, with fun and fruitful activities)
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