ACADEMIC ENGLISH

INFINITIVE
PHRASES
English Coach
Yazmin Abat Alarcón
HOW DOES AN INFINITIVE PHRASE WORK?

Infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives or adverbs

Important: Begin with the infinitive form of a verb (to+Verb)

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EXAMPLE 1

To finish first in a marathon is Mike’s life long goal

Infinitive Phrase:

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EXAMPLE 2

To satisfy his longing for travel, Jerry has booked an around-

the-world ticket
Infinitive Phrase:

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EXAMPLE 3

Mario is learning grammar(in order) to become a better writer

Infinitive Phrase:

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EXAMPLE 4

One way to become a better writer is to improve at grammar

Infinitive Phrase:

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EXAMPLE 5

To become a writer able to understand the nuances of

language and to use sophisticated vocabulary is Marianne’s
goal
Infinitive Phrase 1
Infinitive Phrase 2

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EXAMPLE 6

Mike’s goal is to become a better writer, one who uses

sophisticated vocabulary and understands the nuances of
language.
Infinitive Phrase:

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 FLOATING-RATE BONDS

Source: https://www.cfainstitute.org/-/media/documents/support/programs/investment-foundations/9-debt-securities.pdf
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