Identifying Infinitive Phrases and Functions

Identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase in this sentence: Above all, we wanted to be sure of his loyalty.

• to be sure of his loyalty

• to ensure his trust

• to confirm his allegiance

• to verify his faithfulness

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase in this sentence: To accept stolen goods is a criminal offense.

• To accept stolen goods

• To steal goods

• To be a criminal

• To commit an offense

Identify the infinitive/infinitive phrase AND its function in this sentence: Kiyo’s decision was to stay on the team for one more year.

• to stay on the team for one more year, ADJECTIVE

• Kiyo's decision, NOUN

• on the team, ADJECTIVE

• to stay on the team for one more year, NOUN

Identify the infinitive/infinitive phrase AND its function in the following sentence: Lawrence is the opponent to beat.

• to beat, adjective

• to beat, noun

• Lawrence, noun

• Lawrence, adjective

Identify the infinitive/infinitive phrase AND its function in the following sentence: The computer program is easy to learn.

• to learn, noun

• to learn, adverb

• The computer program, noun

• is easy, adjective

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

Joe would be happy to help you.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

What is the function of the infinitive in the following sentence?

The music began to play.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

In which of the following sentences is the infinitive phrase "to help others" correctly used as an ADVERB?

• Her desire to help others drove her to volunteer every weekend.

• The opportunity to help others inspired him to join the organization.

• To help others is the main reason she became a nurse.

• She stayed late to help others finish their work.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

In which of the following sentences is the infinitive phrase "to go outside" correctly used as an ADJECTIVE?

• She was happy to go outside when she saw that it was raining.

• To go outside is exactly what I need after a long day.

• The urge to go outside was overwhelming after being cooped up for so long.

• Her only wish was to go outside and enjoy the fresh air.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

In which of the following sentences is the infinitive phrase "to finish the job" correctly used as a NOUN?

• He found the motivation to finish the job before the deadline.

• His only goal was to finish the job without any delays.

• She worked late to finish the job before the weekend.

• They stayed after hours to finish the job properly.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1