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Infinitives can function as adjectives, providing essential details about nouns and pronouns. For instance, phrases like "to read a book" or "to be her" describe actions or characteristics related to the subjects. In examples from Dorothy M. Johnson's works, we see how these infinitives enrich our understanding of the nouns they modify, such as in the sentences highlighting a book's educational value or a winner's identity. Recognizing these infinitives and their noun relationships enhances comprehension of sentence structures and meanings.
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Infinitives as Adjectives
Infinitives can be used as adjectives to describe nouns and pronouns • I got a chance to read a book by Dorothy M. Johnson. • The book was a great way to learn about the West. • The book, Buffalo Woman, was definitely one to recommend to others.
Find the infinitives or infinitive phrases used as adjectives and the nouns they describe: • Johnson had the ability to take readers into the past. • Lists of Western novels to read always include her books. • Notice that the infinitives come AFTER the word they describe.
A pronoun used as the direct object of an infinitive is always in the object form. • Juanita’s parents expected the winner to be her. • Our team cheered for the winner to be her or me.
