Infinitive Phrases An INFINITIVE is a form of a verb that usually appears with the word TO and acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. For example:

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Infinitive Phrases An INFINITIVE is a form of a verb that usually appears with the word TO and acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. For example: to sing, to dance, to play, to run.

Infinitives as an Adjective The children showed a willingness to cooperate. to cooperate is an adjective modifying willingness

Infinitive as an adverb During the war, the French people struggled to resist. to resist modifies struggled

Infinitive as a Subject To understand requires maturity and acceptance.

Infinitive as a Direct Object The peasants of France decided to rebel.

Infinitive as an Appositive You have only one choice, to stay.