Grammar: Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases Practice

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An infinitive is a verb form preceded by the word to that acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. An infinitive phrase is an infinitive with its modifiers or complements. Like infinitives, infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

Infinitive: To disagree would have been foolhardy. Infinitive Phrase: To find a good mechanic is no easy task.

A Underline the infinitives or infinitive phrases in each sentence.

1. Frank wants to wait here for Mary.

2. Bonnie really wanted to win. 3. Above all, we wanted to be sure of his loyalty.

4. To accept stolen goods is a criminal offense.

5. Nick wanted to get seats near the stage. 6. Kiyo’s decision was to stay on the team for one more year.

B Underline the infinitive in each sentence. Then, write the part of speech it is used as on each line to the right.

1. Lawrence is the opponent to beat.

2. Where is a good place to eat?

3. The computer program is easy to learn.

4. Joe would be happy to help you.

5. The music began to play.

Grammar: Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases Assess

A Underline the infinitives or infinitive phrases in each sentence.

1. To plan a successful vacation takes a good deal of thought. 2. Cindy is only pretending to be ill. 3. Their responsibility is to recommend new products. 4. To fish for trout on a lazy day in summer is bliss. 5. We expect to live in this community for another five years.

6. To argue with Neil is to ask for trouble.

7. The management decided to open a new office in Boise. 8. People came from afar to see the memorial.

9. Politicians like to hear from the voters.

10. The ambition of everyone is to play in the finals.

B Use each of the following infinitive phrases to write an original sentence.

1. to help others

2. to travel across Africa

3. to finish the job

4. to relax in the pool

5. to set the table