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Infinitives

Verbals are non-finite verb forms that function as other parts of speech. The three types of verbals are infinitives, gerunds, and participles. Infinitives are verb forms preceded by "to" that can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. They are distinguished from prepositional phrases by always ending in a verb rather than a noun or pronoun.

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Infinitives

Verbals are non-finite verb forms that function as other parts of speech. The three types of verbals are infinitives, gerunds, and participles. Infinitives are verb forms preceded by "to" that can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. They are distinguished from prepositional phrases by always ending in a verb rather than a noun or pronoun.

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What are verbals?

What are the three (3)


types of verbals?
Infinitives
It is a form of a verb preceded by
the word to and functions as a
noun, an adjective, or an
adverb.
Functions Examples

Noun To understand required maturity and


acceptance. (S)

Working hard at her new job, Brenda


hoped to succeed. (DO)
Functions Examples

The hunters only defense against


Noun the bear was to run. (SC)

With his heart racing, the


inexperienced skydiver was about to
jump. (OP)

You have only one choice, to go. (AP)


Functions Examples

The children showed a


Adjective willingness to cooperate.

They struggled to resist.


Adverb
Some people are unable to
adjust.
Lets try!
1. To daydream was his only way out of a
dreary life.
2. Our best tactic is to observe the
situation.
3. Hated by the people, the king was about
to abdicate.
4. The teacher assigned us too many pages
to read.
5. Worried by my decision, I decided to
reconsider.
Prepositional Phrase or
Infinitive?
A prepositional phrase always
ends with a noun or pronoun. An
infinitive always ends with a verb.
Lets try!
1. At the outdoor market, my grandma
likes to bargain.
2. Give an explanation to Glenn.
3. To believe took considerable faith.
4. On his way to town, she had a flat tire.
5. After working so hard, he wanted to rest.
Infinitive Phrases
An infinitive phrase is an infinitive
with modifiers, complements, or a
subject, all acting together as a
single part of speech.
SEATWORK
1. The class approved the decision to offer
tutoring services to younger children.
2. Unfortunately, to come late to a gold rush
guarantees disappointment.
3. They had good reasons to worry about
losing their opportunity.
4. The captain struggled to regain control of
the foundering ship.
5. Karas plan is to take a trip to Australia next
year.
Wrap-up:
1.What is an infinitive?
2.How is an infinitive written?

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