1. Infinitives as Subjects and Subject Complements Infinitive: is a verb form preceded by to, that is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. To cook is a necessary skill. (noun) I have a meal to prepare. (adjective) I went to get a cookbook from the library. (adverb)

2. Infinitives can appear alone or in phrases. Which of these sentences has an infinitive phrase? To cook is a necessary skill. I have a meal to prepare. I went to get a cookbook from the library.

3. Infinitive nouns function as subjects, complements, objects, or appositives. To make an appetizing meal was my goal. (subject) My task was to learn a few recipes. (subject complement) I want to surprise my family. (direct object) My goal, to prepare a whole meal, was ambitious. (appositives)

4. Are the infinitives in these sentences subjects or subject complements? My hope is to learn some easy recipes. To make a pie seems too difficult right now.

5. Infinitives can have perfect forms. My job is to peel the potatoes. (simple) These potatoes are to be peeled for the stew. (simple) My goal is to have peeled the potatoes by six o’clock. (perfect) These potatoes were to have been peeled by my sister. (perfect)