INFINITIVES

by: Reychelle Adayan

Infinitive Relay
Race
1.She wants __________.
2. They need __________.
3. He plans __________.
4. To read __________.
5. To travel __________.
6. She hopes _________.
7. They decided_________.
8. He aims __________.
9. To learn __________.
10. To cook __________.
11. She loves __________.
12. He dreams __________.
13. They prefer__________.
14. To explore __________.
15. She enjoys __________.
Congratulations!
VERBALS
 Verbal is a word
derived from a verb
VERBAL that functions in a
sentence as a noun.
THREE TYPES
OF VERBALS
GERUNDS

INFINITIVES

PARTICIPLES
Infinitives
a type of verbal consisting of the words “to”
plus a verb (in its simplest “stem” form) and
functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
function as a subject, direct object, subject
complement, adjective or adverb in a
sentence.
to + verb form.
 USES OF
INFINITIVE
SUBJECT

DIRECT OBJECT
SUBJECT
COMPLEMENT
ADJECTIVE

ADVERB
INFINITIVE AS A SUBJECT
Infinitive in subject form serves as the
subject of a sentence. It's the noun or noun
phrase that performs the action described
by the infinitive verb. It's like the "doer" or
the main focus of the sentence.
INFINITIVE AS A SUBJECT
Infinitives as subjects are commonly located
at the beginning of a sentence.
Examples:
To learn a new language is a rewarding
experience.
To save money, they decided to cook at
home instead of going out.
To read more books is one of Misty’s New
Year’s resolutions.
INFINITIVE AS A DIRECT OBJECT
An infinitive used as a direct object serves as
the receiver of the action of the main verb in a
sentence. In this construction, the infinitive
follows the main verb and answers the
question "what" or "whom" after the action
verb.
Examples:
She wants to learn Spanish.
Kyle needs to finish his homework.
Zach hopes to meet his favorite author.
INFINITIVE AS A DIRECT OBJECT

[Subject] + [Verb] + [Direct Object] +

[Infinitive]
INFINITIVE AS A SUBJECT
COMPLEMENT
A type of construction where the infinitive
phrase follows a linking verb and describes or
completes the subject of the sentence. It
provides additional information about the
subject, such as its identity, state, or purpose.
INFINITIVE AS A SUBJECT
COMPLEMENT
A type of construction where the infinitive
phrase follows a linking verb and describes or
completes the subject of the sentence. It
provides additional information about the
subject, such as its identity, state, or purpose.
Examples:
Her dream is to travel abroad.
Their objective is to win the competition.
Joy’s ambition is to become a successful
entrepreneur.
INFINITIVE AS A SUBJECT
COMPLEMENT
[Subject] + [Linking Verb] + [Infinitive]
INFINITIVE AS AN ADJECTIVE
An infinitive used as an adjective modifies a
noun or pronoun in a sentence by providing
additional information about that noun or
pronoun. It typically follows the noun it
modifies and provides insight into the
purpose, intention, or characteristic
associated with that noun.
INFINITIVE AS AN ADJECTIVE

[Noun] + [Infinitive]
Examples:
She needs a book to study for the exam.
Titanic is the movie to watch.
December Avenue is the band to support.
INFINITIVE AS AN ADVERB
An infinitive used as an adverb modifies a
verb, an adjective, or another adverb in a
sentence by providing information about the
purpose, intention, result, or manner of the
action described. It answers questions such as
"why?" "how?" or "to what extent?"
Examples:
She woke up early to catch the tricyle.
It is dangerous to drive on this slippery
road.
I needed a good sleep to calm my mind.
INFINITIVE AS AN ADVERB

[Verb/Adjective/Adverb] + [Infinitive]
ASSESSMENT
1. To laugh often is good
for the soul.

2. She loves to read classic

novels.
3. His goal is to become a
successful businessman.

4. The desire to succeed is

innate in many individuals.
5. He studies diligently to
achieve his academic
goals.
REFLECTION
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