Identify and use gerunds, participles, and infinitives in their functions (CCSS L.8.1.a)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~6 min eng.g8.f.ex_15

Infinitive Function

Prompt

Label the function (NOUN / ADJECTIVE / ADVERB) of the infinitive in each sentence. (1) 'To synthesize is to converse.' (2) 'The source to cite is Adichie.' (3) 'She paused to think.' (4) 'She wants to research.' (5) 'The question to answer is urgent.'

Answer criteria
type classification
correct
  1. noun (subject + predicate-noun)
  2. adjective
  3. adverb
  4. noun (object)
  5. adjective
Hints
  1. Noun: replaces with 'the activity of X' or 'something.'
  2. Adjective: modifies a noun (which one?). Adverb: modifies a verb (why? how?).
Misconceptions to watch
  • Assumes all infinitives function as nouns.
  • Confuses adjective and adverb functions.
Used in lessons