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What is the function of an infinitive phrase in the sentence 'To eat a healthy diet is essential for good health'?
Which of the following is an example of a complex infinitive phrase?
How do you identify an infinitive phrase in a sentence?
What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence 'I love to eat a sandwich for lunch'?
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What is the definition of an infinitive phrase?
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In the sentence 'The book to read is on the table', what is the function of the infinitive phrase?
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Study Notes
Infinitive Phrases
Definition
- An infinitive phrase is a phrase that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
- It consists of an infinitive verb form (e.g., to run, to eat) and its complements (e.g., the ball, a sandwich).
Functions of Infinitive Phrases
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Subject: An infinitive phrase can function as the subject of a sentence.
- Example: To eat a healthy diet is essential for good health.
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Object: An infinitive phrase can function as a direct object.
- Example: I love to eat a sandwich for lunch.
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Adjective: An infinitive phrase can function as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.
- Example: The book to read is on the table.
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Adverb: An infinitive phrase can function as an adverb, modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
- Example: I went to the store to buy milk.
Types of Infinitive Phrases
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Simple Infinitive Phrase: Consists of an infinitive verb form and its complements.
- Example: to eat a sandwich
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Complex Infinitive Phrase: Consists of an infinitive verb form, its complements, and modifiers.
- Example: to eat a sandwich at the party tonight
Identifying Infinitive Phrases
- Look for infinitive verb forms (e.g., to run, to eat) in a sentence.
- Identify the complements and modifiers of the infinitive verb form.
- Determine the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence (subject, object, adjective, or adverb).
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Learn about infinitive phrases, their functions as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, and how to identify them in sentences. Understand the difference between simple and complex infinitive phrases.
