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Understanding Infinitive Phrases in Sentence Diagramming

This lesson focuses on diagramming sentences that contain infinitive phrases used as adjectives and adverbs. Infinitives and their phrases can modify various parts of a sentence, and understanding how to diagram these structures is crucial for clarity. We will explore how to identify what is being modified by asking relevant adverb questions, such as how, when, where, and why. Examples include sentences like "Eager fans competed to buy tickets to the show," and "Guards at the auditorium worked to prevent injuries." Practice diagramming these and other sentences to reinforce your understanding.

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Understanding Infinitive Phrases in Sentence Diagramming

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  1. Diagramming Sentences

  2. Infinitive and Infinitive Phrases #2 • Infinitive/infinitive phrases used as adjectives and ADVERBS are diagrammed the same way. • Ask your adverb questions to determine what is being modified: How? When? Where? To what extent/Why?

  3. subject verb “to” inf verb dir obj of inf adjective prep obj of prep adjective

  4. Ex: Eager fans competed to buy tickets to the show. fans competed to buy tickets Eager to show the

  5. Copy the following sentences and diagram. • To get closer to the stage, some audience members pushed others. • Guards at the auditorium worked to prevent injuries.

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