Infinitives Used As Nouns

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to diagram sentences that include infinitives used as nouns. It provides instructions for placing the infinitive in the diagram where the noun would normally be positioned. The example sentence “To be kind is our goal” is diagrammed to illustrate the correct placement of the infinitive phrase “to be kind” as the subject of the sentence. Students are given a series of sentences with infinitives and are directed to create similar diagrams for each one.

The objective of this worksheet is to enhance students’ understanding of infinitives and their grammatical function as nouns within a sentence. It guides students to recognize that an infinitive, though typically a verbal form, can also play the role of a noun as a subject, object, or complement. Through diagramming, the students learn to visually organize and categorize parts of speech, which aids in comprehending complex sentence structures. This skill is essential for developing proficiency in grammar and advancing students’ writing and analytical abilities.