Use infinitive phrases as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs (CCSS L.7.1.a)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~6 min eng.g7.s.ex_17

Infinitive Identification

Prompt

Underline the infinitive phrase + identify its function (noun/adjective/adverb). (1) 'To read carefully is to read twice.' (2) 'She wants to write an analytical essay.' (3) 'A book to study closely.' (4) 'She paused to think.' (5) 'Her goal was to analyze the syntax.'

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
5 infinitives identified + 5 functions correctly labeled = mastery
Hints
  1. An infinitive is 'to' + base verb.
  2. Can function as noun (subject/object), adjective (modifies a noun), or adverb (modifies verb/adjective).
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confuses infinitive with prepositional 'to'.
  • Mislabels function.
Used in lessons