Infinitives as Adjectives

Infinitives can be used as adjectives to describe nouns and pronouns O I got a chance to read a book by Dorothy M. Johnson. O The book was a great way to learn about the West. O The book, Buffalo Woman, was definitely one to recommend to others.

Find the infinitives or infinitive phrases used as adjectives and the nouns they describe: O Johnson had the ability to take readers into the past. O Lists of Western novels to read always include her books. O Notice that the infinitives come AFTER the word they describe.

A pronoun used as the direct object of an infinitive is always in the object form. O Juanita’s parents expected the winner to be her. O Our team cheered for the winner to be her or me.