Infinitive Clauses
Infinitive clauses are clauses that are based around an infinitive. An infinitive is a verbal idea in the form "to _______". e.g. "to throw," "to catch," etc.
An infinitive clause can have a subject, object and modifiers like a main sentence.
An infinitive clause may function as a noun, adjective, complementary verb, or a purpose statement.
Infinitive Clause:
"to____" verbal idea that functions in various ways.
The following are examples of infinitive clauses fulfilling various functions in a sentence.
As a noun:
(subject) (Direct object)
To win the game is my goal. I like to play
As an adjective:
I made a decision to throw it
As a complementary verb (with certain main verbs)
We began to run
As a purpose clause (functions as an adverb, describing the verb)
I ran to escape
Infinitive clauses are clauses that are based around an infinitive. An infinitive is a verbal idea in the form "to _______". e.g. "to throw," "to catch," etc.
An infinitive clause can have a subject, object and modifiers like a main sentence.
An infinitive clause may function as a noun, adjective, complementary verb, or a purpose statement.
Infinitive Clause:
"to____" verbal idea that functions in various ways.
The following are examples of infinitive clauses fulfilling various functions in a sentence.
As a noun:
(subject) (Direct object)
To win the game is my goal. I like to play
As an adjective:
I made a decision to throw it
As a complementary verb (with certain main verbs)
We began to run
As a purpose clause (functions as an adverb, describing the verb)
I ran to escape
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To win
the game
is
my goal
I
like
to play
I
made
a decision
to throw
it
We
began
to run
I
ran
to escape
Hint: Infinitives can be confused with prepositional phrases
e.g. "to run" is an infinitive, "to the store" is a prep.. phrase
e.g. "to run" is an infinitive, "to the store" is a prep.. phrase
I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
Eph. 4:1
Eph. 4:1
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