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MCQs – Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases mdcat

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The phrase “The best way to win is to practice” is correct. Both infinitives function as a/an:

A. Noun subject

B. Noun complement ✓

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

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The phrase “I am sorry to hear that” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the adjective:

A. sorry ✓

B. I

C. hear

D. that

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The phrase “The first step to becoming a professional is to train hard” is incorrect. The correct form is:

A. The first step to become a professional is to train hard.

B. The first step in becoming a professional is to train hard. ✓

C. The first step to becoming a professional is training hard.

D. All of the above are correct.

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The phrase “I have a desire to travel” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective ✓

C. Adverb

D. Complement

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The phrase “The purpose of the meeting is to review the project” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

A. Noun subject

B. Noun complement ✓

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

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The phrase “It’s a shame to waste food” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective ✓

C. Adverb

D. Complement

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Jun 25, 2026

The phrase “I went there to get a haircut” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Adverb ✓

D. Complement

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The phrase “She is the first person to admit a mistake” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the noun:

A. person ✓

B. first

C. admit

D. mistake

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The phrase “The ability to listen is a key skill” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective ✓

C. Adverb

D. Complement

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Jun 25, 2026

The phrase “He is afraid to fail” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the adjective:

A. afraid ✓

B. he

C. fail

D. to

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Jun 25, 2026

The phrase “She came back to see him” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective

C. Adverb ✓

D. Complement

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The phrase “He decided to buy a car” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun subject

B. Direct object ✓

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

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The sentence “He is the best person to interview” is correct. The infinitive modifies the noun:

A. person ✓

B. best

C. interview

D. He

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The phrase “It is difficult to explain” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Noun

B. Adjective ✓

C. Adverb

D. Complement

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The phrase “The purpose of the meeting is to plan the project” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

A. Noun subject

B. Noun complement ✓

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

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Jun 25, 2026

The phrase “too + adjective + to + verb” is used to show:

A. A high degree of something

B. A negative result ✓

C. A positive result

D. A neutral condition

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Jun 25, 2026

Which of the following is a common error with infinitives?

A. Using an infinitive instead of a gerund.

B. Using a gerund instead of an infinitive.

C. Splitting an infinitive.

D. All of the above. ✓

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Jun 25, 2026

The phrase “He is the first to…” is followed by a/an:

A. Gerund

B. Full infinitive ✓

C. Bare infinitive

D. Adjective

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The phrase “I hope to see you again” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

A. Subject

B. Direct object ✓

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

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Practice Questions

The phrase “The best way to win is to practice” is correct. Both infinitives function as a/an:

The phrase “I am sorry to hear that” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the adjective:

The phrase “The first step to becoming a professional is to train hard” is incorrect. The correct form is:

The phrase “I have a desire to travel” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The phrase “The purpose of the meeting is to review the project” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

The phrase “It’s a shame to waste food” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

The phrase “I went there to get a haircut” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The phrase “She is the first person to admit a mistake” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the noun:

The phrase “The ability to listen is a key skill” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The phrase “He is afraid to fail” is correct. The infinitive phrase modifies the adjective:

The phrase “She came back to see him” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The phrase “He decided to buy a car” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The sentence “He is the best person to interview” is correct. The infinitive modifies the noun:

The phrase “It is difficult to explain” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

The phrase “The purpose of the meeting is to plan the project” is correct. The infinitive phrase acts as a/an:

The phrase “too + adjective + to + verb” is used to show:

Which of the following is a common error with infinitives?

The phrase “He is the first to…” is followed by a/an:

The phrase “I hope to see you again” is correct. The infinitive phrase functions as a/an:

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