Infinitives as Adjectives and Adverbs

Determine how the infinitive is functioning in the sentence.
The day to sleep in is Saturday. 

• noun (predicate nominative)
• adjective
• adverb
• noun (subject)

Determine how the infinitive is functioning in the sentence.
The football Hall of Fame is fun to visit on a cold day. 

• noun (direct object)
• adjective
• adverb
• noun (predicate nominative)

Determine how the infinitive is functioning.
The captain of the ship is the authority to obey at all times. 

• noun (direct object)
• adjective
• adverb
• noun (subject)

Determine whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Justin is coming to discuss the band for the prom.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Determine whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
When it is time to graduate in June, you will be proud of your accomplishments!

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Determine how the infinitive is functioning in the sentence.
To train for the marathon will take about six months.

• noun (subject)
• adjective
• adverb
• noun (direct object)

Determine whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
The nominee was reluctant to accept the position.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Determine whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Dogs and pigs are trained to find truffles.

• noun
• adjective
• adverb

Determine how the infinitive is functioning in the sentence.
To run 10 miles presents a problem for most students. 

• noun (subject)
• adjective
• adverb
• noun (direct object)

Determine whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Sending her roses is the way to win her heart. 

• noun
• adjective
• adverb