A 20-item pen and paper test that will help you provide an comprehensive discussions on Verbals (Infinitives) with your students.

1. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION –X NORTHEN MINDANAO
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
MISAMIS ORIENTAL GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Address: Velez Street, Brgy.29, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Telephone Nos.: (088) 856-3202
Website: www.deped.misor.net
Email: mogchs@deped.gov.ph
Name of Learner: ________________________________________________________ Score: ____________
Name of the Teacher: __________________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________
Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
An infinitive is a verbal that may act as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
An infinitive is formed by adding to the base form of the verb (to +verb)
An infinitive phrase is a phrase composed of an infinitive and its modifiers and complements.
Below are examples of sentences with infinitives used as nouns, as adjectives and as adverbs.
Functions Verbals Phrases
Nouns
Subject To shop is Sheena's favorite pastime. To shop at SM CDO Downtown
Premiere is Sheena's favorite pastime.
Direct
Object
Princess loves to shop. Princess loves to shop at SM CDO
Downtown Premiere.
Subjective
Complement
Noah's favorite pastime is to shop. Noah's favorite pastime is to shop at
Gaisano City.
Object of the
preposition
Queencevil spends no money except
to shop.
Queencevil spends no money except
to shop at Ayala Centrio Mall.
Appositive Treisha's favorite pastime, to shop, is
her way of unwinding herself.
Treisha's favorite pastime, to shop at
SM Downtown Premier, is her way of
unwinding herself.
Adjectives
SM is Franky's favorite place to shop. SM is Franky's favorite place to shop
for bargains.
Adverb
Eager to shop, Ming spends all her
money.
Eager to shop at SM, Ming spends all
her money
Exercise 1
Identify the infinitive in each sentence. On the blank before each number, write N if the infinitive is used as a
noun, Adj if it used as an adjective and Adv if it is used as an adverb.
1. The office employees want to spend summer far from the city.
2. Trisha's suggestion is to take a trip to Boracay.
3. Andy prefers to visit his uncle in Aklan.
4. To see the Mayon Volcano is MY's wish.
5. Kris told the group to decide as early as possible.
Exercise 2
Underline the infinitive or infinitive phrase in each of the sentences below and tell whether it is used in the
sentence as a noun an adjective or an adverb.
1. There are many ways to relax our minds and bodies.
2. Some would choose to treat themselves to their favorite restaurant
3. Others prefer to go straight home and watch the television.
4. Some others take their iPods with them to listen to music
5. Still others proceed to malls to shop for new wardrobe or whatever strikes their fancy.
6. However, there are others who prefer to stay at home and rest.
7. Vigorous exercise is also valid means to bring back our energy.
8. To cook a favorite recipe is an alternative for a few.
9. Others save money to go on a vacation.
10. To change one's surroundings can also revitalize the soul.
11. Some simply prefer to hang out with friends
12. When one starts to laugh, one feels the tension flowing away.
13. Surrounding oneself with loved ones is another way to recharge.
14. Bonding with family is one of the best ways to relax.
15. The place to restore one's energies is the place that makes one happiest.