Infinitives
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Tamera Adkins
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The verbal, the legend...
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A verbal is a word formed from a verb but functions as a different part of speech.
One kind of verbal, an infinitive, is formed by placing to in front of the present tense form of a verb.
An Infinitive can be used as a noun within the sentence.
Nouns can function as
The subject of a sentence
a direct object
an indirect object
the object of a preposition
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to live
to think
to jump
to be
to hear
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Multiple Choice
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
Mrs. Adkins wants to go take a nap.
wants to
to go
to go take a nap
there is no infinitive in this sentence.
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Multiple Choice
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
I am going to the store to buy Cool Ranch Doritos.
to the store
am going
to buy
there is no infinitive in this sentence.
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Multiple Choice
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
Cool Ranch Doritos are the best type of Doritos to eat.
are the best
of Doritos
to eat
there is no infinitive in this sentence.
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Multiple Choice
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
My throat is sore, so I am going to the doctor.
to the doctor
am going
is sore
there is no infinitive in this sentence.
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Multiple Choice
What is the infinitive in this sentence?
I want to ride a giraffe!
want to
to ride
ride a giraffe
there is no infinitive in this sentence.
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Open Ended
Find and write a sentence from The Giver that contains an infinitive.
The verbal, the legend...
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