Infinitive phrases are phrases that contain verb infinitives (to + verb). While these are useful, they often add wordiness and length to sentences for no reason. Instead of an infinitive phrase, try ...

4. Sentences containing explicit subjects followed by finite verbs are generally easier for deaf students to process than sentences containing infinitives that do not have explicit subjects. 5. Many ...

Then click on "ANSWER" to see the correct pattern. Label any VERB-ing element as a V, despite its actual function as a finite verb, infinitive, participle, or gerund. Label a verb along with any ...