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Name: ___________________________

Verbals Functions and Uses of Infinitives


An infinitive is the word to combined with the simple, or stem, form of a verb, such as to sing or to read.
An infinitive is rarely used as a verb; instead it is used in a sentence as a noun, adjective, or adverb. When
it is used as a noun it functions as a subject, subject complement or direct object.
Example: We all wanted to play.

In the example to play is the infinitive. It is functioning as a direct object.


Remember that an infinitive includes a verb and should not be confused with a prepositional phrase
starting with the preposition to, such as to the street.
Circle the infinitives in the sentences below. Write the infinitive’s function in the sentence in the blank
under the sentence.
1. His goal was to succeed.

_____________________________________________________________________________
2. To refuse was not an option, so we agreed with their demands.

_____________________________________________________________________________
3. My brother likes to sing.

_____________________________________________________________________________
4. The team must score to win.

_____________________________________________________________________________
5. The counselor has the ability to help.

_____________________________________________________________________________
6. Her dog just wanted to play.

_____________________________________________________________________________
7. To laugh seemed rude, but the story was funny.

_____________________________________________________________________________
8. For the dishes tonight, your job is to dry.

_____________________________________________________________________________

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Name: ___________________________

Verbals Functions and Uses of Infinitives


An infinitive is the word to combined with the simple, or stem, form of a verb, such as to sing or to read.
An infinitive is rarely used as a verb; instead it is used in a sentence as a noun, adjective, or adverb. When
it is used as a noun it functions as a subject, subject complement or direct object.
Example: We all wanted to play.

In the example to play is the infinitive. It is functioning as a direct object.


Remember that an infinitive includes a verb and should not be confused with a prepositional phrase
starting with the preposition to, such as to the street.
Circle the infinitives in the sentences below. Write the infinitive’s function in the sentence in the blank
under the sentence.
1. His goal was to succeed.
subject complement
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. To refuse was not an option, so we agreed with their demands.
subject
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. My brother likes to sing.
direct object
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. The team must score to win.
adverb
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. The counselor has the ability to help.
adjective
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. Her dog just wanted to play.
direct object
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. To laugh seemed rude, but the story was funny.
subject
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. For the dishes tonight, your job is to dry.
subject complement
_____________________________________________________________________________

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