Transcript Infinitive Phrases

Infinitive Phrases
Definition
 An infinitive is a verb form, usually
beginning with the word “to,” that can act
as a NOUN, ADJ or ADV.
 Infinitive phrases take on several
functions in a sentence: Subject, DO, PN,
ADJ or ADV
Examples
 Subject: To yodel on a mountaintop is an
acquired skill, taking many years to
perfect.
 Direct Ob: Since he was six, Jean-Pierre
has tried to yodel on a mountaintop.
(tried what?)
 Pred. Nom: Jean-Pierre’s life-long goal is
to yodel on a mountaintop.(goal is what?)
Examples
 Adj: The Alps is the perfect place to yodel
on a mountaintop. (describes “place”)
 Adv: To yodel on a mountaintop, JeanPierre will have to practice many more
years. (tells WHY he will practice)
Identify the Infinitive
phrase and its function
 Many bees are needed to form a honeybee
colony.
 The queen bee’s main job is to lay eggs.
 The drones, or male bees, exist only to mate.
 The all-female worker bees have a lot more
work to do.
 They build the honeycomb as a place to raise
young bees.