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    The document discusses infinitives in English grammar. It defines an infinitive as a verb form using "to" that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It provides examples of infinitives used as nouns in different grammatical roles like subjects and objects. It also explains how infinitives can modify nouns as adjectives or modify verbs as adverbs. Finally, it defines an infinitive phrase as an infinitive combined with other elements acting as a single part of speech.

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    The document discusses infinitives in English grammar. It defines an infinitive as a verb form using "to" that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It provides examples of infinitives used as nouns in different grammatical roles like subjects and objects. It also explains how infinitives can modify nouns as adjectives or modify verbs as adverbs. Finally, it defines an infinitive phrase as an infinitive combined with other elements acting as a single part of speech.

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    The document discusses infinitives in English grammar. It defines an infinitive as a verb form using "to" that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It provides examples of infinitives used as nouns in different grammatical roles like subjects and objects. It also explains how infinitives can modify nouns as adjectives or modify verbs as adverbs. Finally, it defines an infinitive phrase as an infinitive combined with other elements acting as a single part of speech.

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    INFINITIVE

    INFINITIVE
    • A form of a verb that generally appears
    with the word to and acts as a noun, an
    adjective and an adverb.

    Examples:
    To go to Spain is my dream
    She was happy to go.
    FUNCTIONS
    Infinitives used as a noun:
    • Subject: To fly scares many people.
    • Direct object: With two weeks off, Nina
    planned to relax.
    • Predicate Noun: This semester, all Joel
    wanted was to pass.
    • Object of a Preposition: The race was
    about to start.
    • Appositive: The suggestion, to forfeit, was
    rejected.
    Infinitives used as modifiers:
    • Adjective: The whole team displayed an
    ardent desire to participate.
    • Adverb: The Golden Gate Bridge was a
    sight that was beautiful to see.
    INFINITIVE PHRASE
    • An infinitive phrase is an infinitive with
    modifiers and/or complements all acting
    together as a single part of speech.

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