Infinitives as Nouns

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What role can an infinitive play in a sentence?

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An infinitive can act as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or appositive.

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Example of an infinitive as a subject in a sentence.

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To read is enjoyable.

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Example of an infinitive as a direct object in a sentence.

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She wants to learn.

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Example of an infinitive as a subject complement in a sentence.

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His dream is to travel the world.

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Example of an infinitive as an appositive in a sentence.

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Her goal, to win the championship, was achieved.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.