Infinitives
An infinitive is a verb form, usually preceded by the word to, that is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
- Noun: “To sleep is relaxing.” “Everyone needs to sleep.”
- Adjective: “I had a tendency to drowse.” “He has a task to perform.”
- Adverb: “She was eager to read.” “He went to buy a paper.”