Infinitives

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word 'to', such as 'to run' or 'to eat'.

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What part of speech does an infinitive typically function as in a sentence?

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An infinitive typically functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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How do you form an infinitive from a verb?

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You form an infinitive by adding 'to' in front of the base form of the verb.

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Give an example of an infinitive used as a noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'To read is enjoyable', 'to read' functions as a noun.

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What is the infinitive in the sentence: 'She loves to dance'?

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The infinitive is 'to dance'.

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True or false: 'To play' is an infinitive.

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True.

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What part of speech does the infinitive in the sentence function as? 'To learn is important.'

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Noun.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He wants to travel.'

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The infinitive is 'to travel'.

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What is the role of an infinitive when it acts as an adjective?

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When an infinitive acts as an adjective, it describes a noun, such as in 'She has a book to read'.

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Can an infinitive be used in a negative form? If so, how?

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Yes, an infinitive can be used in a negative form by adding 'not', as in 'to not eat'.