The document discusses infinitives and infinitive phrases. It defines an infinitive as a verbal with the form "to" plus the base verb form. An infinitive phrase includes an infinitive plus modifiers and complements. The document provides examples of infinitives and infinitive phrases functioning as adjectives, nouns, and adverbs. It analyzes sentences containing infinitives and infinitive phrases and their roles. In closing, it reminds the reader of the key points about infinitives and infinitive phrases.

2. I can…
•define infinitive and infinitive phrase;
•identify the pattern of infinitive and infinitive
phrase;
•differentiate infinitive from infinitive phrase;
•Reflect on how infinitive and infinitive phrase
are used in daily life; and
•construct sentences with infinitive and
infinitive phrase.

3. Analyze the following sentences.
1. I want to make an ice cream.
2. The lessons to study are easy to understand.
3. Janel decided to paint a beautiful landscape.
4. Too tired to work, Rita climbed into her bed for a
power nap.
5. To achieve national unity, Filipinos must set aside
their differences.

4. What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is a type of verbal
with the form “to” together with
the base form of the verb. An
infinitive functions as an
adjective, noun, or adverb.

5. Examples:
to sing to dance to hold to
memoriz
e
to bake
to paint to love to cry to shout to write
to
analyze
to smile to run to sleep to assist

6. What is an infinitive phrase?
An infinitive phrase is
consisted of an infinitive and
any modifier and
complements. It usually ends
before the verb in the sentence.

7. Examples:
to sing a lovely
song
to dance all night to hold an eraser
to paint a canvas to love someone
worthy
to cry in the middle
of the night
to analyze
important points
to smile every time
I see you
to run faster
to live without
regrets
to browse in the
internet
to predict what will
happen
to see the sky to weep he burden
I feel
to make an
intelligent guest

8. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as an
Adjective
An adjective modifies noun and
pronoun.
Examples: beautiful lady,
pleasant view, wide road, three
students, kissable lips, sunny day,
amazing grace, etc.

9. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as an
Adjective
Sentence Infinitive Infinitive
Phrase
Noun
Modified
1. The apple to eat on
the table is
mouthwatering.
to eat to eat on
the table
apple
2. I am done with the
examination to pass in
English.
to pass to pass in
English
examinati
on
3. Our lives to live every
day are blessings.
To live To live
every day
lives

10. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as a Noun
(subject)
A noun is a naming word. It is anything that is
perceived by our 5 senses. It can also be abstract.
Examples: lady, view, road, students, lips, day,
grace, book, birthday
A subject is the one being talk about in the
sentence and is usually located at the beginning.
Examples: The lady is beautiful.
Heart Evangelista is an artist.

11. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as a Noun
(subject)
Sentence Infiniti
ve
Infinitive
Phrase
1. To change for the
better is the best.
to
chang
e
to change
for the
better
2. To hold you
again inspires me.
to
hold
to hold
you again
3. To teach with
love affects the
students.
to
teach
to teach
with love

12. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as an
Adverb
An adverb modifies verb,
adjective, and another adverb.
Examples: patiently waiting, too
much, seldom visits, very nice.

13. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrase as an
Adverb
Sentence Infinitive Infinitive
Phrase
Modified
Word
1. Filipinos should stand to
unite the country.
to unite to unite
country
stand
(verb)
2. This too much to handle
situation drives me crazy.
to handle to handle
situation
much
(adverb)
3. Your aura is really
beautiful to witness in the
morning
to witness to witness
in the
morning
beautiful
(adjective)

14. Remember:
1. An infinitive is a type of verbal.
2. It has a pattern of “to” plus
base form of the verb.
3. An infinitive phrase consists
infinitive and other modifier.
4. Infinitive functions as an
adjective, a noun, and an adverb.