
11.21 Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
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English
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8th Grade
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Easy
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Saleetra Garnett
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★ I can identify
infinitives.
★ I can use
infinitive phrases
in sentences.
Standards and Learning Targets
ELAGSE8L1: Demonstrate
command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of verbals
(gerunds, participles, infinitives)
in general and their function in sentences.
particular sentences.
STandard
Learning Targets
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Warm Up:
Let’s Review Verbals!
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Match
Minilesson: Match the following infinitives with their functions:
To solve the puzzle was a challenge.
These directions say to sift and to stir the ingredients.
The fastest way to get home is on the expressway.
The hikers were too tired to take another step.
To solve is the subject of the sentence.
To sift & to stir are D.O. of say.
To get modifies the noun way.
To take modifies the adjective tired.
To solve is the subject of the sentence.
To sift & to stir are D.O. of say.
To get modifies the noun way.
To take modifies the adjective tired.
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Infinitives used
in the text:
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