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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.
How can an infinitive be used as a noun substitute?
An infinitive phrase can takes the place of a noun by being put in the place of the subject of a sentence.For example in the following sentence an infinitive phrase takes the place of a noun:To neglect your education is a terrible thing.
What does an infinitive often serve as?
An infinitive is to + simple form of a verb. It often acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Because of this, an infinitive is never the main verb in a sentence.The dog has been locked in the house all day. She wants to run in the yard.
Is 'to come' an infinitive phrase?
Yes. Infinitive verbs are verbs which do not indicate a number or a tense. "To come" is an infinitive form of the verb, as is "coming" because these forms do not indicate the number of people or things which are "to come", nor do these forms indicate when the "coming" happens. (All English infinitives start with "to" or end with "-ing".)
How can you tell the difference between an infinitive phrase and a prepositional phrase?
In an infinitive phrase, it is always a preposition, and something you can do. For example: I like to think about my family. In this sentence to think is an infinitive phrase, and about my family is a prepositional phrase. to think, to be, to run, to do, to rescue, are all some of the MANY infinitives. Think this when you are trying to figure out if it is an infinitive phrase: to and something you can do! If it is something you can do after the preposition, then it is an INFINITIVE!
What type of phrase is to be?
An infinitive phrase. An infinitive phrase is a noun phrase with an infinitive as its head. Unlike the other noun phrases, however, an infinitive phrase can also function as an adjective or an adverb.
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 are sentence elements that can be used as nouns?
adjective infinitive gerund noun clause participle adverb
An infinitive is a form of a verb that functions:?
as a noun, adjective, adverb
What work in French?
Travail (noun); travailler (to work [infinitive])
What is the function of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?
noun, adjective, and adverb
Is it enjoys or enjoyment or enjoying or enjoyed that is a noun?
The word 'enjoyment' is a noun. The word 'enjoyed' is the past participle of the infinitive 'to enjoy'. The word 'enjoying' is the present participle of the infinitive 'to enjoy'. The word 'enjoys' is the third person singular of the infinitive 'to enjoy' in the present indicative.
Can a sentence end with an infinitive?
Yes. For example, "He could not decide what to eat."
Verb form preceded by to used as a noun an adjective or an adverb?
Infinitive!
What is a verb form preceded by to that is used as a noun an adjective or an adverb?
infinitive
How can an infinitive be used as a noun substitute?
An infinitive phrase can takes the place of a noun by being put in the place of the subject of a sentence.For example in the following sentence an infinitive phrase takes the place of a noun:To neglect your education is a terrible thing.
What does an infinitive often serve as?
An infinitive is to + simple form of a verb. It often acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Because of this, an infinitive is never the main verb in a sentence.The dog has been locked in the house all day. She wants to run in the yard.
