This document defines and provides examples of infinitive phrases. An infinitive phrase consists of the infinitive form of a verb (with "to") plus any complements or modifiers. For example, "She likes to run fast" contains the infinitive "to run" and the modifier "fast." Infinitive phrases can function as the subject or object of a sentence. Examples are provided and explained to illustrate infinitive phrases and how they are used in different sentences.

1. Lunch & Learn
infinitive phrases

2.  So, what is an infinitive phrase?
Question

3. An infinitive phrase is the infinitive
form of a verb plus any complements
and modifiers.
Answer!

4.  So, what is the infinitive form of a
verb?
Question

5.  The infinitive form of a verb is
the verb in its basic form.
 Examples:
To walk
To run
To eat
The verb with “to” in front is called the
“full infinitive” or “to infinitive.”
Answer!

6. An infinitive phrase is the infinitive
form of a verb plus any complements
and modifiers.
Answer!

7. What are complements or
modifiers?
Complements usually include the direct
objects and modifiers. The modifier is
usually an adverb.

8. Here is an infinitive phrase:
Let’s consider an example
She likes to run fast.

9. Here is an infinitive phrase:
Let’s consider an example
She likes to run fast.
This is the verb.

10. Here is an infinitive phrase:
Let’s consider an example
She likes to run fast.
This is the modifier (adverb)

11. An infinitive phrase can be the
subject of a sentence
To learn a new language is a great
goal!

12. An infinitive phrase can be the
object of a sentence
The child wanted to visit her
mother.

13. 1.She likes to cook pasta.

14. 1.She likes to cook pasta.
This infinitive phrase is the object of the
sentence. It answers what she likes.

15. 2. She walked to the store.

16. 2. She walked to the store.
This is not an infinitive phrase. It’s a prepositional
phrase.

17. 3. Martha and Jan do not want to
go to the library tomorrow.

18. 3. Martha and Jan do not want to
go to the library tomorrow.
This infinitive phrase is the object of the
sentence. It answers what Martha and Jan do
not want to do.

19. 4. To walk to school is too
difficult for her.

20. 4. To walk to school is too
difficult for her.
This infinitive phrase is the subject of the
sentence.

21. 5. My son and I like to go fishing
on the weekend.

22. 5. My son and I like to go fishing
on the weekend.
This infinitive phrase is the object of the
sentence. It answers what my son and I like.

23. 6. You need to study more.
This infinitive phrase is the object of the
sentence. It answers what you need.

24. 7. To visit Spain is a dream of
mine!

25. 7. To visit Spain is a dream of
mine!
This infinitive phrase is the subject of the
sentence.

26. 8. The two boys went to their
parents’ place of work.

27. 8. The two boys went to their
parents’ place of work.
This is not an infinitive phrase. It’s a prepositional
phrase.

28. 9. To escape from that prison
was an impossible task!

29. 9. To escape from that prison
was an impossible task!
This infinitive phrase is the subject of the sentence.

30. 10. My parents need to get more
exercise

31. 10. My parents need to get more
exercise.
This infinitive phrase is the object of the sentence. It
answers what my parents need.

32. Questions?
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