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Infinitives A verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin with to
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Examples Noun: To graduate is a student's primary goal. Adjective: Mr Tanger would be the one to ask. Adverb: The guests stood to leave.
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Present perfect form In addition to the previous structure, infinitives have a present perfect form Example: To have solved the problem would have made the research worthwhile The original goal was to have been finished with the project by noon.
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The Infinitive Phrase An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and its modifiers and complements. The entire phrase can be used as a noun, an adjective or an adverb
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Examples Noun: Bruce's dream is to travel to Africa Adjective: Have you had the chance to sample this authentic tortilla soup? Adverb: Are you ready to give Charles his instructions?
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