Identifying Infinitives

Directions:

Underline the infinitives in the sentences below.

Example:

I want to improve my volleyball game before coed volleyball begins in October.

1.      Julie spent thirty dollars to get her nails sculpted.

2.      When Barry was transferred to Kansas City, his company helped his wife to find a job there.

3.      Lourdes refuses to iron anything until she can find a good cordless iron.

4.      We plan to finish out Thanksgiving dinner before the football games begin.

5.      Oil tankers can be redesigned to reduce the chances of oil spills.

6.      The tipover switch was supposed to turn off the electric heater as soon as it was

knocked over.

7.      Carmella had hoped to learn Italian before she visited Rome.

8.      Few people eat diets so unbalanced that they need to take vitamin supplements.

9.      Are law enforcement officials likely to overact if there is another crisis?

10.  Two-door coupes continue to sell well.

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