Infinitive phrases

Objectives
to identify infinitive phrases

to identify the function of infinitive phrases
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English language and LiteratureSecondary Education

This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

Items in this lesson

Objectives
to identify infinitive phrases

to identify the function of infinitive phrases

Slide 1 - Slide

Slide 2 - Video

1. What is an infinitive?


Slide 3 - Open question

Function of an infinitive phrase

Slide 4 - Slide

Slide 5 - Video

What is the function of an infinitive phrase?
Give one example.

Slide 6 - Open question

Slide 7 - Slide

Slide 8 - Slide

Underline the infinitives in the following paragraph.

[1] In her cookbook’s introduction, Ms. Hazan writes that simple, satisfying food has only one objective: to taste good. [2] This cookbook, Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, lists a few “elementary rules” to teach the basics of making Italian food. [3] Use no other oil but olive oil to dress salads. [4] Grate fresh cheese when you are ready to use it. [5] Other introductory notes teach how to choose and to store olive oil.   

Slide 9 - Slide

Underline the infinitives in the following paragraph.

 [6] To have the fresh and vital taste of an Italian dish, fresh tomatoes are required. [7] Ms. Hazan asks us never to forget the fresh, ripe tomato. [8] To keep tomatoes fresh in winter, hang them in clusters on the vine in an airy, cool, dry place. [9] To compose an Italian menu, begin the meal with a soup or pasta, followed by fish or meat and a vegetable, and then a salad. [10] Some food can be prepared ahead of time, but plan to spend time in the kitchen just before the meal.

Slide 10 - Slide

With his friend Carlos, Juan helped Frank to paint his house.

A
Adjective
B
Adverb
C
Noun

Slide 11 - Quiz

The person to ask for advice is your mother.


A
Adjective
B
Adverb
C
Noun

Slide 12 - Quiz

Was Hannah’s attempt to grow asparagus a success?



A
Adjective
B
Adverb
C
Noun

Slide 13 - Quiz

Dad made me sort the recyclables before I could go to play basketball.




A
Adjective
B
Adverb
C
Noun

Slide 14 - Quiz

Trulia has a plan to revive the Yellow Knights.


Trulia has a plan to revive the Yellow Knights.


A
Adjective
B
Adverb
C
Noun

Slide 15 - Quiz