Infinitives

1. A phrase consisting of the word ‘to’ and the basic form of
a verb, that functions as a Noun, an Adjective, or an Adverb.

2. 1. To go, even after all that trouble,
didn’t seem worth while anymore.
SUBJECT of the sentence.

3. 2. To complain does not make others glad.
Function as a NOUN.

4. 3. We all want to see.
Function as a DIRECT OBJECT.

5. 4. He had remembered to call.
Function also as a DIRECT OBJECT.

6. 5. My goal is to write.
Function as a
SUBJECT COMPLEMENT.

7. 6. All I want is to help poor people.
Function also as a
SUBJECT COMPLEMENT.

8. 7. She didn’t have permission to go.
Function as an ADJECTIVE.

9. 8. Their desire to join the volleyball
team did not materialize .
Function as an ADJECTIVE.

10. 9. He took the psychology class
to try to understand
human behavior.
Function as an ADVERB.
Psychology…

11. 10. It is good to come back home.
Function as an ADVERB.