Infinitives Review Worksheet
A Grade 11 ELA worksheet focused on identifying, understanding, and correctly using infinitives in sentences.
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Infinitives Review
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions provided. This worksheet will test your understanding of infinitives and their functions in sentences.
Reading Passage: The Ambition
From a young age, Sarah's greatest desire was to excel. She loved to learn, to explore, and to create. Every morning, she would wake up early to read, hoping to absorb as much knowledge as possible. Her parents encouraged her to pursue her passions, reminding her that the world was hers to discover. Sarah often found herself dreaming of distant lands, eager to travel and to experience new cultures. She knew that to achieve her goals, she would have to work hard and to remain focused. Her ultimate aim was to inspire others to chase their own dreams, to never give up, and to always believe in their potential.
1. In the sentence, 'She loved to learn, to explore, and to create,' what function do the infinitives 'to learn,' 'to explore,' and 'to create' serve?
Adverbial phrases modifying 'loved'
Adjectival phrases modifying 'she'
Nouns acting as direct objects of 'loved'
Verbs in a compound predicate
Complete the following sentences with an appropriate infinitive phrase.
2. He went to the library .
3. Her decision surprised everyone.
4. The best way is to practice daily.
5. Identify all the infinitives in the following sentence and describe their function: 'To err is human, to forgive divine.'
6. An infinitive can always be identified by the word 'to' preceding a verb.
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Match the infinitive phrase with its function in the sentence.
7. To win was his only desire.
a. Adverbial (modifying a verb)
8. He paused to think.
b. Adjectival (modifying a noun)
9. She had a plan to escape.
c. Noun (subject of the sentence)
10. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a personal ambition or goal. Underline and label at least three infinitives in your paragraph, indicating whether they function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.