Infinitives Review

The basic form of the verb

Usually begins with "to"

Can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb

Don't confuse infinitives with prepositional phrases!

An infinitive is when "to" comes before a verb

A prepositional phrase is when "to" comes before a noun

It is important to exercise regularly

I hope to visit my cousin soon.

You're using verbs like dare, feel, hear, help, let, make, need, see, and watch.

With these words, the "to" can be understood to be there.

Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all verbals

Verbals are when a verb is functioning as another part of speech