Infinitives_by_M._Sheraz.PPT
- 1. Presented By:- Muhammad Sheraz Roll No# :- BSIT51F21S066
- 2. • An infinitive is the word ''to''plus the base form of a verb. • It often functions as a noun, a subjector a direct object. • Can also function as an adjectiveor an adverb. • Even though ''to'' is a preposition, it is NO a preposition when it is combin with the base form of a verb; it i n infinitive.
- 3. • To sing • iTo aance • 1Togo • iTo play • l"o teach • iTo work
- 4. • Infinitives are easily recognized because of the word ''to''+ the verb. • An infinitive will ALMOSTALWAYS begin with '' to''followed by the simple form of the verb.
- 5. • FORMULA • TO+ VERB (base form)= INFINITIVE • NOTE: You cannot add s, es, ed, or ing to the end. Ever!
- 6. 1. He wanted to watch the dog in the yard. 2. The coach taught him to hit a curve ball. 3. The student had to write a report about the famous detective. 4. No one wants to hear from you. 5. I would like to teach high school Englis one day.
- 8. • An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive and any other words to complete its meaning. • It begins with the word to, and consists .f ., of to, the infinitive (always a verb), and its complements and modifiers
- 9. • It can act as an adjective, adverb, or a subject. • Ex.To fly a plane was her goal. • To f i s t h einfinitive (to+ verb) • To fly a plane is the infinitive phrase.
- 10. • I wanted to run out the door when the teacher announced a pop quiz. • I tried to think of an excuse, but my mind drew a blank, so I was forced to baby-sit for my bratty cousin.
- 11. • I went to the store with my four year old daughter, Caylee. • The above example is not an infinitive. ''to the store''is a prepositional phrase.
- 12. 1. To ring the bell w a sher job. 2. The instructor asked me to stop the car. 3. Harry wanted to begin the game on good footing. 4. To learn about infinitives can be fun. 5. The man decided to attack the sl with ::1 !I::n 11irt n 11n gbe
- 13. 1. Choose sentence from chapter 1 of Marley & Me that has an example of an infinitive. Underline the infinitive. 2. Choose a sentence from chapter 1 of Marley & Me that has an example of an infinitive phrase. Underline the infinitive phrase. Turn in when completed and begin readi &Me.
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