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An infinitive is the "to" version of a verb, which is referenced but not conjugated.
It is normally considered "incorrect" to put adverbs between the "to" and the verb (split infinitive) but it is frequently used for literary effect, e.g. ..to boldly go where no man has gone before.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agowhen a verb has "to" in front of it, it is known as the infinitive e.g. To play To run To jump
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∙ 13y agoits a word that has a word with 'to' at the begining
eg
to play
to run
to jump
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∙ 13y agoAn infinitive is a verb, usually ending in -re, and translated to...
i.e Ambulabam = I was walking
Ambulare = To walk
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What is the difference between a 'bare infinitive' and a 'full infinitive'?
This probably refers to the absence or presence of the infinitive marker "to." In the sentence "I must go" the infinitive ( "go") lacks the marker, while in the sentence "I want to go" the infinitive has it.
You met at the park to run. What role does the infinitive phrase play in this sentence?
The infinitive phrase plays the role of an adverb in this sentence. It tells why you met at the park. In the sentence "You met at the park to run", "to run" is the infinitive phrase.
Can a sentence end with an infinitive?
Yes, a sentence can end with an infinitive. For example, "I asked him to help."
What kind of sentence is it to request something?
infinitive
What is the infinitive in she used a bookmark to keep her place?
The infinitive in this sentence is "to keep." It is the base form of the verb "keep."
What is an objective infinitive?
In the sentence I want to open the can, can is the object of the verb "to open."The verb is "want." "To open the can" is an infinitive phrase, serving as the direct object of "want." The infinitive itself is "to open." "Can" is the object of the infinitive.
How do you write an infinitive sentence?
dont put a period
What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence you are happy to finish your test?
"to finish your test" is the infinitive phrase.
What infinitive pharse is in this sentence Zoe was glad to finish mowing the yard?
finish the complete infinitive phrase is "to finish mowing the yard".
What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence. Dianne ran away to join the circus.?
The infinitive phrase is "to join the circus" (an adverbial phrase).
What is the function of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?
noun, adjective, and adverb
What part of speech is to protect in the sentence I am trying to protect you?
Infinitive
