Opener: Gerund Review Directions: Identify each gerund. Then, label it subject, direct object, object of preposition or predicate noun. 1.I can't imagine Peter going by bike. 2.I look forward to seeing you at the weekend party. 3.Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t have a job. 4.Emily doesn't mind working the night shift.

Opener: Gerund Review Answers Directions: Identify the tense of each of the underlined verbs or verb phrases. 1.I can't imagine Peter going by bike. predicate noun 2.I look forward to seeing you at the weekend party. object of the preposition 3.Visiting London can be challenging when you don’t have a job. subject 4.Emily doesn't mind working the night shift. direct object

Standards: L.8.1a: Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. Objectives:  Explain the function of infinitives.  Explain the function of infinitives as they function in a particular sentence.

What is an Infinitive? An infinitive is a verb form that usually begins with to and the base form of the verb. An infinite functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence. Examples To answer the question is easy. The man asked me how to get to the airport. The teacher expected Sarah to study hard. I learned to ride the bike at the age of 5.

Infinitives Used As Nouns EX: To sleep is the only thing Eli wants after his double shift waiting tables at the neighborhood café. To sleep functions as a noun because it is the subject of the sentence. EX: No matter how fascinating the biology dissection is, Emanuel turns his head and refuses to look. To look functions as a noun because it is the direct object for the verb refuses. Practice 1.To fly like a bird is my dream. 2.We decided to buy. Direct Object 3.Roberto wanted to sleep in his own bed. Practice 1.To fly like a bird is my dream. Subject 2.We decided to buy. Direct Object 3.Roberto wanted to sleep in his own bed. Direct Object

Infinitives Used as Adjectives EX: Wherever Melissa goes, she always brings a book to read in case conversation lags or she has a long wait. To read functions as an adjective because it modifies book. EX: Marty’s dream is to play for the San Francisco, Forty-Niners. To play functions as an adjective because it follows a linking verb, is, which links a description of dream. EX: The club must find a way to solve their financial problems. To do their financial problems functions as an adjective phrase because it modifies way. Practice 1.They've got some work to do after their presentation before Congress. 2.The football players needed a motivation to pass all their courses. motivation 3.Mr. Scott is the last person to ask for help when he gets into trouble. 4.My hope is to travel to London, England some day when I have enough money. Practice 1.They've got some work to do after their presentation before Congress. work 2.The football players needed a motivation to pass all their courses. motivation 3.Mr. Scott is the last person to ask for help when he gets into trouble. person 4.My hope is to travel to London, England some day when I have enough money. hope

Infinitives Used as Adverbs EX: Richard braved the icy rain to train. To train functions as an adverb because it explains why Richard braved the extreme weather. EX: Stephanie would have been content to coach high school ball forever. To coach high school ball forever functions as an adverb phrase because it explains to what extent Stephanie was content. Practice 1.The clock in my mother's room is very easy to see. easy 2.Daniel went to Misty’s father to ask his consent for her hand in marriage. went 3.The bus driver sounded his horn to warn the walkers. 4.The students were eager to learn about Bob's vacation. Practice 1.The clock in my mother's room is very easy to see. easy 2.Daniel went to Misty’s father to ask his consent for her hand in marriage. went 3.The bus driver sounded his horn to warn the walkers. sounded 4.The students were eager to learn about Bob's vacation. eager

Guided Practice 1.Davis wanted Shelly to be his date for the dance. Adjective, Shelly 2.My father was hoping to play. 3.The teacher has a long teaching plan to make. Adjective, plan 4.Would you like to go? 5.Your talent to please others is an asset sometimes. Adjective, talent 6.The dog wants to bark. 7.To strike was the villain's only desire. 8.Mike was eager to begin his studies. 9.Mark often stops to reflect about his goals in life. Adverb, stops 10.To exercise is one of may goals this semester. 1.Davis wanted Shelly to be his date for the dance. Adjective, Shelly 2.My father was hoping to play. Direct Object 3.The teacher has a long teaching plan to make. Adjective, plan 4.Would you like to go? Direct Object 5.Your talent to please others is an asset sometimes. Adjective, talent 6.The dog wants to bark. Direct Object 7.To strike was the villain's only desire. Subject 8.Mike was eager to begin his studies. Adverb, eager 9.Mark often stops to reflect about his goals in life. Adverb, stops 10.To exercise is one of may goals this semester. Subject

Sort Directions: Sort each sentence that contains an infinitive into the categories subject, direct object, adjective, or adverb.

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