1. Infinitives
English Bellwork

2. English Bellwork- Tuesday, February 20
Directions: Write the definition of an infinitive. Write out the three examples and underline the infinitives used.
1. An infinitive is a verb form that usually begins with the word to and acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
2. To eat healthy was Ana’s goal. (noun)
3. Her plan to eat healthy was fine. (adjective)
4. To eat healthily, Ana will cook vegetables. (adverb)

3. English Bellwork- Friday, February 23
Directions: Write out the sentences, then underline the infinitives. Next, label if the infinitive is a noun, adjective, or adverb.
1. Her suggestion was to leave at 9:00 A.M.
2. It was his idea to take a cab instead of the subway.
3. To get to the French restaurant, take a right at the next street.
1. noun, 2. adjective, 3. adverb

4. English Bellwork- Monday, February 26
Directions: Write out the sentences, then underline the infinitives. Next, label if the infinitive is a noun, adjective, or adverb.
1. Colin wants to live forever, but he eats like there’s no tomorrow.
2. To eat healthily is not enough, you also need regular physical exercise.
3. To have a balanced diet, keep the food triangle in mind.
1. noun, 2, noun, 3. adverb

5. English Bellwork- Tuesday, February 27
Directions: Write out the sentences, then underline the infinitives. Next, label if the infinitive is a noun, adjective, or adverb.
1. To get good food at that place is impossible.
2. My grandmother taught me to make lentil soup.
3. We listened to Rosalie’s suggestion to use the leftovers.
1. noun, 2. noun, 3, adjective

6. English Bellwork- Wednesday, February 28
Directions: Write out the sentences, then underline the infinitives. Next, label if the infinitive is a noun, adjective, or adverb.
1. George wants to take Lea out tonight.
2. Fifty years ago, people didn’t know to avoid “bad” cholesterol.
3. Avoiding green, leafy vegetables is guaranteed to ruin your health.
1. noun, 2. noun, 3. adverb
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7. Thursday, March 1
Directions: Use each of the following infinitive phrases in a sentence.
1. to make dinner
2. to get to lunch on time
3. to snack before the TV

8. Friday, March 2
Directions: Use each of the following infinitive phrases in a sentence.
1. To eat a balanced diet
2. to chew his food slowly
3. to avoid high-calorie snacks