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Infinitive phrases

8th grade (Year 9 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.8.1.A · England: KS3 English (grammar)

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Question 1
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adjective?
- A. He is the first person [to arrive].
- B. He trained every day [to improve his speed].
- C. She wants [to become a pilot].
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Question 2
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 3
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adverb?
- A. That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
- B. She has a lot of homework [to finish].
- C. They went to the shop [to buy milk].
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Question 4
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? We need a place [to stay].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 5
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adjective?
- A. She wants [to become a pilot].
- B. He trained every day [to improve his speed].
- C. That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
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Question 6
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? My plan is [to leave early].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 7
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as a noun?
- A. I forgot [to lock the door].
- B. He is the first person [to arrive].
- C. We need a place [to stay].
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Question 8
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? This question is easy [to answer].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 9
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adjective?
- A. We saved money [to buy a new bike].
- B. He is the first person [to arrive].
- C. I forgot [to lock the door].
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Question 10
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? She wants [to become a pilot].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 11
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adverb?
- A. [To win the cup] was our dream.
- B. She has a lot of homework [to finish].
- C. He trained every day [to improve his speed].
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Question 12
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? She wants [to become a pilot].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 13
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as an adjective?
- A. [To err] is human.
- B. That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
- C. They went to the shop [to buy milk].
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Question 14
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? We saved money [to buy a new bike].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb
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Question 15
In which sentence is the infinitive phrase in brackets used as a noun?
- A. She has a lot of homework [to finish].
- B. He is the first person [to arrive].
- C. [To win the cup] was our dream.
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Question 16
How is the infinitive phrase in brackets used? I forgot [to lock the door].
- A. as a noun
- B. as an adjective
- C. as an adverb

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Answer key: Infinitive phrases

1. A. He is the first person [to arrive].
2. B. as an adjective
3. C. They went to the shop [to buy milk].
4. B. as an adjective
5. C. That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
6. A. as a noun
7. A. I forgot [to lock the door].
8. C. as an adverb
9. B. He is the first person [to arrive].
10. A. as a noun
11. C. He trained every day [to improve his speed].
12. A. as a noun
13. B. That is the best way [to learn vocabulary].
14. C. as an adverb
15. C. [To win the cup] was our dream.
16. A. as a noun