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Infinitive Phrases

Infinitive Phrases. includes an infinitive (to + verb) and the words that go with the infinitive may act like a noun, adjective, or adverb. Examples. To be a good gymnast takes hard work. The first person to fly over both the North and South Poles was Richard Byrd.

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Infinitive Phrases

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  1. Infinitive Phrases

  2. includes an infinitive (to + verb) and the words that go with the infinitive • may act like a noun, adjective, or adverb

  3. Examples • To be a good gymnast takes hard work. • The first person to fly over both the North and South Poles was Richard Byrd. • Are you ready to go to the gym now?

  4. Examples (cont.) • A bird is able to control many of its feathers individually. • Birds use their feathers to push their bodies through the air. • A bird sings to claim its territory.

  5. Examples (cont.) • To recognize the songs of different birds takes many hours of practice. • Eagles use their feet to catch small animals. • Since they have no teeth, many birds have to swallow their food whole.

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