Infinitives
- Exercise 1 ![]()
Directions: Locate the infinitive phrase in each sentence. Identify each as adverbial, adjectival, or nominal.
Type the entire infinitive phrase and its function into the box below the sentence. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
Example: Bill opened the door to let me into the room.
Answer: to let me into the room, adverbial
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