infinitive+andparticiple+phrases


 * Participial Phrases**

A participial phrase contains a participle plus any complements and modifiers.

They always act as adjectives.

Participial phrases at the beginning of a sentence are usually followed by a comma.

examples...

The backdrop, **suspended over the stage**, is new.
 * Preparing for dinner**, we set the table.


 * a past participle may be used with the present participle of the auxiliary verb //have// or //be.//

example...


 * Having read about the eclipse**, we were anxious to see it.

Find the participial phrase in each sentence. __Underline__ the whole phrase and draw an arrow to the word it modifies.


 * 1) Breaking the law, the young man stole the car in the parking lot.
 * 2) Bob, tasting the food, asked for some pepper.
 * 3) Being polite, the young girl asked for a napkin.
 * 4) The soup, made from scratch, was delicious.
 * 5) We saw the baseball being hit by the bat.


 * Infinitive Phrases**

An infinitive phrase contains an infinitive plus any compliments and modifiers.

They always act as a noun, adjective, or and adverb.

examples...

Would you prefer **to sleep until noon.** We plan **to work safely and effectively.**
 * To speak slowly and clearly** is important.

Sometimes an infinitive phrase will have its own subject.

example...

Our neighbor encourages **the bog to bark.**

The teacher asked **Maria to give a speech.**

The word //to// can be dropped before an infinitive.

examples...

Let me **[to] do the dishes.**

Will you help **[to] plan the project?**

Find the infinitive phrase. __Underline__ the phrase and tell how it is being used (noun,adj., adv.).


 * 1) Everyday I have to feed my dogs.
 * 2) You have to help make cookies.
 * 3) Everyone was willing to sacrifice their presants for charity.
 * 4) To feed your pets is very important.
 * 5) I felt the need to call my mom.