The Infinitive and the Infinitive Phrase.

Essential English Grammar Series Watch the video and complete the practice. Infinitive Phrases. The Infinitive Phrase The infinitive phrase begins with the word to. The phrase consists of to, the infinitive (always a verb), its complements, and its modifiers.Ex. Tim wants to be a lawyer. (The infinitive phrase is the object of wants.)To win at chess requires much concentration. (The infinitive phrase is the subject.)Mary was glad to be invited to the party. (The infinitive phrase modifies the adjective glad.) A. identify the Infinitive: Circle the infinitive in each sentence below. Matching Fill in each blank with a suitable (to infinitive) phrase that completes the meaning. …………………………...…seemed foolish when decisive action was required. What seemed foolish? (Noun) To waste time waiting Everyone wanted ….………………………………. what did everyone want? (Noun) To see the Pyramids He lacked the strength ……………..……… back. which strength? (adjective) to fight the bully Laurie said that the best place ……….. on Friday is the park. which place? (adjective) to spend the time with children I may travel to France next summer …........ why may I travel? (adverb) to meet Celine and Paul A. Identifying Infinitive Phrases. Underline the infinitive phrase in each of the following sentences. Writing Write Three 3 sentences with to-infinitive phrase. To infinitive Vs prepositional phrase Decide if the underlined is a prepositional phrase or an infinitive.Remember: To infinitive = to + verb (to go, to see, to sleep )Prepositional phrase = to + noun (to mom, to class, to her, to the UAE) What is one takeaway you learned?