Active and Passive Infinitives

The video tutorial introduces the concept of passive infinitives, contrasting them with normal infinitives. It explains that while normal infinitives use 'to' plus a verb, passive infinitives use 'to be' plus the past participle of a verb. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate the differences and discusses the implications of using passive versus active voice. It also covers practical applications of passive infinitives in everyday language.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced at the beginning?

• Active infinitives

• Past participles

• Passive infinitives

• Gerunds

Which of the following is an example of a normal infinitive?

• To have been running

• To run

• To have cooked

• To be cooked

How does a passive infinitive differ from a normal infinitive?

• It uses 'to' and a verb

• It uses 'to have been' and a verb

• It uses 'to be' and a past participle

• It uses 'to have' and a verb

What is the implication of the sentence 'She likes to be cooked food'?

• She likes to eat cooked food

• She wants to be cooked as food

• She prefers raw food

• She enjoys cooking food

In the context of waking up, what does 'active' mean?

• You stay asleep

• Someone else wakes you up

• You wake up by yourself

• You wake someone else up

What does it mean if someone likes to be woken up in the morning?

• They want someone else to wake them up

• They dislike mornings

• They enjoy waking others up

• They prefer to wake up on their own

How do people meet new friends actively?

• By staying in one place

• By going out to meet them

• By avoiding social interactions

• By waiting for friends to come

What is the main difference between passive and active actions?

• Passive actions are done by others to you

• Active actions are done by you to others

• Active actions are done by others to you

• Passive actions are done by you to others