Interactive Infinitive slides
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Takiyah D
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27 Slides • 29 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand verbals such as infinitives, gerunds, and participles in English grammar?
Because they help in forming complex sentences and expressing ideas more precisely.
Because they are only used in poetry.
Because they are not important in daily communication.
Because they are only used in past tense.
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In what ways can an infinitive function in a sentence, and why might this versatility be useful for writers?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between an infinitive phrase and a prepositional phrase?
An infinitive phrase is [to + verb], while a prepositional phrase is (to + noun/pronoun).
Both phrases always function as nouns.
A prepositional phrase always starts with 'to' followed by a verb.
An infinitive phrase never starts with 'to'.
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Multiple Select
In which of the following sentences does 'to' introduce an infinitive phrase?
Now is the time to leave.
Is this the road to the store?
She is someone to follow.
The teacher wrote to the patent office to register his invention.
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Multiple Choice
In the sentence 'Barack Obama was the candidate to watch last election,' what is the function of the infinitive phrase 'to watch'?
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Preposition
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive as an adverb?
We came to cheer.
Her goal is to win.
Barack Obama was the candidate to watch last election.
Now is the time to leave.
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Open Ended
Explain what an infinitive phrase is and how it differs from a prepositional phrase. Provide examples in your explanation.
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Open Ended
Describe how using infinitive phrases can enhance your writing and add variety to your sentence beginnings.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are steps to identify an infinitive phrase acting as a predicate nominative?
Cross out all prepositional phrases.
Find the verb.
Check if the verb is a linking verb.
Ask 'what' after the verb.
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Multiple Choice
What question should you ask after an action verb to determine if an infinitive phrase is a direct object?
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
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Open Ended
Explain how you can determine whether an infinitive phrase is functioning as a subject, predicate nominative, or direct object in a sentence.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase acting as the subject?
To get a medical degree is her goal.
We have time to walk to the game.
He is eager to give Cory the award.
Alex’s hobby is to spend hours each day developing new computer programs.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence from the list contains an infinitive phrase acting as a noun?
Alice liked to write.
She sent a story to a magazine.
Alice's ambition to write a great novel was her goal.
To write an award winning novel, Alice worked many late hours.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive phrase as an adjective?
Barack Obama was the candidate to watch in previous elections.
We came to cheer.
Millions of people plan to watch the World Series on television.
Alice liked to write.
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Open Ended
What is the difference between an infinitive phrase acting as a noun and one acting as an adjective? Provide examples from the slides.
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Open Ended
Explain how to determine if an infinitive phrase is functioning as an adjective or an adverb in a sentence.
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Multiple Select
Select all sentences that contain an infinitive phrase acting as an adverb.
We came to cheer.
To write was Alice’s ambition.
The students travel to discover new historical artifacts in foreign countries.
To become a knowledgeable doctor, Mary attended several internships before graduating med school.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences from the list contains an infinitive phrase used as an adverb?
I want nothing except to leave.
To install the ceiling fan took two hours.
To read more comfortably, I need a stronger light.
Some used their clocks only to get to work on time.
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Multiple Select
According to the 'Infinitive Order' slide, which of the following are possible functions of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?
Subject
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
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Open Ended
Using the sentences about Dorothy, explain how infinitive phrases can serve different functions in a sentence. Give at least two examples from the sentences provided.
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Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of the 'Infinitive Phrase Poem' activity described in the instructions?
To practice identifying infinitive phrases in literature
To create a poem using infinitive phrases to express a character's wants and dislikes
To memorize the functions of infinitive phrases
To analyze the story of The Three Pigs
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Open Ended
Analyze the sample infinitive poem. How does the use of infinitive phrases contribute to the tone and perspective of the poem?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase?
She enjoys reading books.
He went to the store.
They decided to travel during summer.
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
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Open Ended
How can you identify an infinitive in a sentence, and what roles can it play in a sentence?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a required component for the Sample Infinitive Poem assignment?
Infinitives as Nouns: 4 Needed
Infinitives as Adverbs: 2 Needed
Infinitives as Adjectives: 2 Needed
A Haiku with Infinitives
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