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1 To travel the world is my lifelong dream.

(Infinitive phrase as subject)

Infinitive phrase: To travel the world

Explanation: The entire infinitive phrase "To travel the world" functions as the subject of the
sentence, indicating what the speaker's lifelong dream is.

2 To learn a new language requires dedication and practice. (Infinitive phrase as subject)

Infinitive phrase: To learn a new language

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "To learn a new language" acts as the subject of the sentence,
stating what requires dedication and practice.

3 She loves to read novels and poetry. (Infinitive phrase as direct object)

Infinitive phrase: to read novels and poetry

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to read novels and poetry" serves as the direct object of the
verb "loves," indicating what she loves doing.

4 I need to buy groceries and clean the house. (Infinitive phrase as direct object)

Infinitive phrase: to buy groceries and clean the house

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to buy groceries and clean the house" functions as the direct
object of the verb "need," expressing what the speaker needs to do.

5 Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur. (Infinitive phrase as complement)

Infinitive phrase: to become a successful entrepreneur

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to become a successful entrepreneur” act as the complement
of the verb "is," describing her goal.

6 Our duty is to protect the environment. (Infinitive phrase as complement)

Infinitive phrase: to protect the environment

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to protect the environment" serves as the complement of the
verb "is," specifying what our duty is.

7 The best way to solve this problem is to work together. (Infinitive phrase as adjective)

Infinitive phrase: to solve this problem

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to solve this problem" functions as an adjective, modifying the
noun "way" and describing the best way to approach the situation.
8 I have a lot of work to do before the deadline. (Infinitive phrase as adjective)

Infinitive phrase: to do before the deadline

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to do before the deadline" acts as an adjective, specifying the
kind of work the speaker has a lot of.

9 He runs every morning to stay fit. (Infinitive phrase as adverb)

Infinitive phrase: to stay fit

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to stay fit" functions as an adverb, explaining why he runs every
morning.

10 We decided to eat dinner early to catch the movie. (Infinitive phrase as adverb)

Infinitive phrase: to catch the movie

Explanation: The infinitive phrase "to catch the movie" acts as an adverb, expressing the purpose
or intention of eating dinner early.

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