Infinitives in Phrases Quiz

A: Recognizing Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases: Underline the infinitive or infinitive phrase in each sentence. 

1. Louise decided to go tomorrow.

2. Her desire to act is very strong.

3. This new novel is easy to read.

4. To reach the high school is not that simple.

5. We expect to drive to Baltimore.

6. They are too lazy to walk to school.

7. The place to visit is the Library of Congress.

8. Her idea of breakfast is to have a cup of coffee.

9. To reach that number is not possible on this phone.

10. He had no choice except to go.

B: Using Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases in Sentences: Write original sentences that use the infinitive phrases below.

Example:   to wait for friends  I hate to wait for friends

1. to buy a stereo ______________________________________________

2. to talk endlessly _____________________________________________

3. to practice __________________________________________________

4. to listen carefully ____________________________________________

5. to open a window ___________________________________________