Infinitive Phrase Quiz

1. What is an Infinitive Phrase?

A verb form ending in ""-ing""
A verb form preceded by ""to"" and any associated modifiers or objects
A regular verb form
A noun phrase

2. In which sentence is the Infinitive Phrase used as a noun?

She wants to eat pizza.
To read a book is enjoyable.
He went to the store to buy milk.
The book to read is on the shelf.

3. Identify the Infinitive Phrase: "She likes to read books."

She likes
To read books
Books
Read books

4. Which sentence does NOT contain an Infinitive Phrase?

She is reading a book.
To dance in the rain is fun.
He needs a place to stay.
To build a sandcastle requires patience.

5. Which is NOT a function of an Infinitive Phrase in a sentence?

Subject
Direct object
Verb
Adjective

6. Identify the mistake in using the Infinitive Phrase: "She enjoys to read books."

Enjoys
To read
Books
No mistake

7. Which sentence contains an Infinitive Phrase as an adjective?

To swim in the ocean is refreshing.
She has a ticket to ride the train.
To write a novel requires dedication.
He went to the store to buy apples.

8. What does an Infinitive Phrase consist of?

Infinitive verb form and any associated modifiers or objects
Only a verb
Only modifiers
Only objects

9. Identify the Infinitive Phrase: "To bake a cake, you need some ingredients."

To bake a cake
You need
Some ingredients
Need some ingredients

10. Which sentence contains an Infinitive Phrase as an adverb?

To travel the world is exciting.
She has a ticket to attend the concert.
He opened the door to let in the cat.
To read quietly is a joy.