Noun Phrases and Infinitives Quiz

What is an infinitive?

• A type of adjective

• A form of past tense

• A type of conjunction

• The base form of a verb with the word 'to' in front of it

Which of the following is an example of using an infinitive as a noun phrase? A) To swim in the ocean B) The cat is sleeping C) Running is fun

• A) To swim in the ocean

• D) Eating a delicious meal

• B) The dog is barking

• C) Jumping over the fence

In the sentence 'I want to eat pizza', what is the infinitive phrase?

• eat pizza

• I want to

• to eat pizza

• want to eat pizza

What is the function of an infinitive used as a noun phrase in a sentence?

• Serves as the adverb in the sentence

• Acts as the adjective in the sentence

• Functions as the conjunction in the sentence

• Functions as the subject, object, or complement of the verb

Which of the following sentences use an infinitive as a noun phrase? A) She likes to dance B) The dog is barking loudly C) Playing outside is enjoyable

• B) The cat is meowing loudly

• C) Running in the park is fun

• D) Jumping over the fence

• A) She likes to dance

What is the difference between a noun phrase and an infinitive phrase?

• A noun phrase contains only one word, while an infinitive phrase contains multiple words

• A noun phrase always starts with a preposition, while an infinitive phrase does not

• A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun, while an infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive verb and its modifiers or complements.

• A noun phrase can never include a verb, while an infinitive phrase always includes a verb

In the sentence 'To swim in the pool is my favorite activity', what is the infinitive phrase?

• Running in the park

• To swim in the pool

• Eating ice cream

• To read a book

What are some common verbs that are often followed by infinitives as noun phrases?

• to cook, to clean, to drive, to work, to shop

• to want, to need, to like, to love, to prefer, to plan, to hope, to expect, to promise, to agree

• to eat, to drink, to sleep, to play, to study

• to run, to jump, to swim, to dance, to sing

Which of the following sentences use an infinitive as a noun phrase? A) To read books is important B) The sun is shining brightly C) Jumping is a good exercise

• B) The moon is shining brightly

• C) Running is a good exercise

• A) To read books is important

• D) Eating pizza is my favorite activity

Explain how an infinitive can function as a subject in a sentence.

• An infinitive can function as a subject by being placed at the end of the sentence and followed by a verb.

• An infinitive can function as a subject by being a type of pronoun.

• An infinitive can function as a subject by being a form of adverb.

• An infinitive can function as a subject by being placed at the beginning of the sentence and followed by a verb.