Infinitives Practice Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using infinitives in sentences.
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Infinitives Practice Worksheet
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Read each section carefully and answer the questions as directed. An infinitive is a verbal that functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. It consists of the word 'to' followed by a base form of a verb (e.g., to run, to eat, to sleep).
1. In which sentence is 'to swim' used as an infinitive?
He went to swim in the ocean.
The path led to the swimming pool.
We are going to the swimming lesson.
Swimming is his favorite hobby.
2. Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive acting as a noun?
She is ready to leave.
His dream is to travel the world.
The book to read is on the table.
They ran to catch the bus.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate infinitive.
3. She went to the library a new book.
4. It is important your teeth twice a day.
5. We decided a movie tonight.
6. Explain the difference between an infinitive and a prepositional phrase starting with 'to.' Provide an example for each.
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
7. An infinitive can always be replaced by a gerund without changing the meaning of the sentence.
True
False
8. In the sentence 'I like to read books,' 'to read' functions as a direct object.
True
False
9. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Underline at least three infinitives you use in your writing.