ACTIVITY ENGLISH 9

Directions: Underline the infinitive in each of the following sentences. Write NOUN, ADJECTIVE, or
ADVERB to identify its function in the sentence. If it is a NOUN write S (Subject), DO (Direct Object or
PN (Predicate Nominative).
Example 1: To paint is his only ambition.
Answer: To paint is his only ambition. NOUN – S
Example 2: The puppy only wants to play.
Answer: The puppy only wants to play. NOUN – DO
Example 3: His dream was to fly.
Answer: His dream was to fly. NOUN – PN
Example 4: She’s the swimmer to watch.
Answer: She’s the swimmer to watch. ADJECTIVE (to watch modifies the noun swimmer)
Example 5: The one to ask is he.
Answer: The one to ask is he. ADJECTIVE (to ask modifies the pronoun one)
Example 6: To exit, simply press the escape key.
Answer: To exit, simply press the escape key. ADVERB (to exit modifies the verb press)
Example 7: It is easy to find.
Answer: It is easy to find. ADVERB (to find modifies the adjective easy)

1. The right to vote is very valuable. ________________________

2. You must work very hard to succeed. ________________________
3. I tried to call but the line was busy. _________________________
4. Their only goal is to excel. _______________________
5. Is this dresser very heavy to lift? ________________________
6. Here is the number to call. ______________________
7. To finish will be a relief. ________________________
8. Did you agree with the decision to go? _______________________
9. This case will not be easy to solve. ________________________
10. The wings must create more lift to fly. _____________________
11. Michael is learning to type. _____________________
12. Jason already went to the cafeteria to eat. _______________________

Directions: The underlined group of words are infinitive phrase. Write NOUN, ADJECTIVE, or ADVERB
to identify its function in the sentence. If it is a NOUN, write S (Subject), DO (Direct Object or PN
(Predicate Nominative).

1. To type well requires steady practice. _______________________

2. We need a ramp to get wheelchairs into the auditorium. ________________________
3. To eat nutritious meals and snacks is important to good health. __________________________
4. You’re too smart to fall for that old joke! __________________________
5. They had planned to practice all weekend. __________________________
6. Right now, your major goal is to do well in school. _________________________
7. Actually, the equation is simple to solve without a calculator. ________________________
8. You try to use more colors and shapes. __________________________
9. We need some community service projects to put in our portfolios. __________________________
10. The solution was to exit the program and reboot. ________________________
11. I’m so sorry to be late for our appointment, ____________________________
12. Do you really need to play basketball at six o’clock in the morning, Toby? ______________________