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Infinitives - Exercise 3
Directions: Locate the infinitive phrase in each sentence. Identify each as adverbial, adjectival, or nominal.
Type the entire infinitive phrase and its function into the box below the sentence. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
Example: Bill opened the door to let me into the room.
Answer: to let me into the room, adverbial
1. The best plumber to call is Mr. Jones.
2. Henry brought Jeri a ring to show his love.
3. Each year Merriweather tried to find more deductions for his tax return.
4. To patch the hole in the tire, the mechanic inserted a plug.
5. She learned to read and write English in Kenya.
6. Eric's desire to do everything perfectly will eventually frustrate him.
7. To pay that much money for a television is foolish.
8. Yesterday Smith exercised all day to lose some weight before the wedding.
9. His only ambition was to succeed at his job.
10. To attempt an explanation for this phenomenon would do little good.
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