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Examples of infinitives used as a direct object are:
- She wanted to swim in the pool.
- He needs to finish his homework.
- They like to play Basketball.
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When could you attach the direct object pronoun to an infinitive verb?
Direct object pronouns can be attached to an infinitive verb in Spanish when the infinitive is preceded by a conjugated verb. This is a common structure in Spanish known as the "infinitive construction." This typically happens in sentences where the direct object pronoun refers to the same person or thing as the subject of the conjugated verb.
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.
Which sentence has an infinitive that functions as a direct object?
I wanted to eat dinner.
Why can the infinitive phrase be classified as a noun?
An infinitive phrase is a group of words that begins with an infinitive (to + verb) and can function as a noun in a sentence. It can act as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition, which are typical functions of a noun. This flexibility allows the infinitive phrase to be classified as a noun.
What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence. Freddie would like to help you.?
The infinitive phrase in the sentence is "to help you". It functions as the direct object of the verb "would like".
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.
What is a sentence using to believe where the infinitive is used as the direct object?
I want to believe.
In a sentence can a subject be a direct object at the same time?
Yes, in a way: In the sentence "I saw him do it" the pronoun "him" is both the direct object of the verb "saw" and the subject of the infinitive verb "do."
How is the infinitive phrase used in this sentence Scott wants to buy a new car?
direct object
What role does the infinitive phrase play in this sentence Scott wants to buy a new car.?
direct object
Is this sentence grammatically correct - My older sister taught me to read?
Yes, it is grammatically correct. The infinitive "to read" is the direct object and "me" is the indirect object.
Can you give examples of direct object as anoun?
A noun as a direct object? Jack ate the cake. - noun direct object = cake She brought lunch for her sister. - noun direct object = lunch
In the sentence 'I want to sleep when I am tired' what is the verb to sleep?
It is an infinitive used as a direct object. (I want what? To sleep.)
Is to finish your test an direct object?
"To finish your test," is an infinitive phrase. It can be used as an object in this example. The goal is to finish your test. The phrase is used as a noun.
What is the diagram of this sentence Find an easier way to diagram stories?
The subject of the sentence is implied: youVerb: findDirect Object: easier way (noun phrase)Infinitive verb: to diagram (functioning as an adjective modifying way)Direct object of the infinitive: stories
What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence It was a perfect day to go to the park?
"You" is the subject. What did you do? you met. "Met" is the verb. "at the park" is a prepositional phrase (where did you meet?). You met to do what? You met to run. So "to run" becomes the direct object of the sentence.
What are the examples of subject-transitive verb-direct object-indirect object?
Anna offers flowers to her customers
