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An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and all the words related to the infinitive.
Infinitive phrases are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Examples
Midas plan was to bequeath all his fortune to his daughter.
The infinitive phrase to bequeath all his fortune to his daughter is used as a
predicate nominative.
His refusal to touch things puzzled Marygold.
The infinitive phrase to touch things is used as an adjective.
He was ready to give his fortune.
The infinitive phrase to give his fortune is used as an adverb; it is modifying the adjective ready.
Read the following sentences, identify the word or words in bold as participle, gerund or infinitive. Write your answer on the line provided.
1. Little Marygold ran to meet him with a bunch of 1.
buttercups and dandelions.
2. Midas answered in a discontented tone.
2.
3. It seemed really as bright as the glistening metal 3.
which he loved so much.
4. Plucking is very important in spring.
5. Marygold´s crying could be heard everywhere.
6. Midas wanted to have a lot of gold.
4. 5. 6.
7. Marygold turned into a golden statue kissing 7.
her father.
8. The served trouts were transmuted to gold.
9. Desiring for gold made Midas miserable. 9.
10. To eat was one of the most important things for 10. Midas.
8.
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