Infinitive and Infintive Phrases

Identify various types of phrases.  

Use various types of phrases to convey specific meanings to add variety and interest to writing or

presentations.

Write sentences that include infinitive phrases

Modify a noun.

For example, “Aaron always brings a book to read.” 

Modify verbs, other adjectives, or other adverbs.

For example, “Katherine braved the windstorm to search for her lost dog.”

To dance beneath the stars with her is Jared’s only goal.

The best book to help you understand fairy tales is titled Once Upon a Time. (modifying the noun “book”)

Aisling is planting a vegetable garden to eat organic foods right from her own backyard. (modifying the verb “planting”)