Infinitives are verb forms using "to" that can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Infinitives can be used as subjects, direct objects, predicate nouns, objects of prepositions, or appositives. They can also modify adjectives or adverbs. An infinitive phrase is an infinitive along with any modifiers or complements that acts as a single part of speech. Examples are provided of infinitives functioning as different parts of speech in sentences.

2. INFINITIVE
• A form of a verb that generally appears
with the word to and acts as a noun, an
adjective and an adverb.
Examples:
To go to Spain is my dream
She was happy to go.

3. FUNCTIONS
Infinitives used as a noun:
• Subject: To fly scares many people.
• Direct object: With two weeks off, Nina
planned to relax.
• Predicate Noun: This semester, all Joel
wanted was to pass.
• Object of a Preposition: The race was
about to start.
• Appositive: The suggestion, to forfeit, was
rejected.

4. Infinitives used as modifiers:
• Adjective: The whole team displayed an
ardent desire to participate.
• Adverb: The Golden Gate Bridge was a
sight that was beautiful to see.

5. INFINITIVE PHRASE
• An infinitive phrase is an infinitive with
modifiers and/or complements all acting
together as a single part of speech.

6. Activity
1. The magician’s best trick was to
disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to
perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.

7. 4. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
5. The future is often unpleasant to
contemplate.
6. My friend bought a new coat to wear to
the opera.
7. He was happy to have been the center of
attention.

8. 1. Cut mostly with the grain. You should
plan for this.
2. The knife blade must be very sharp. Then
you can cut properly.
3. Practicing different cuts, you can learn
carving. It is the best way.