Activity 1. Underline the infinitives used in the following sentences then identify their function. On the line, with the infinitive is used as a subject, direct object, predicate noun, appositive or object of the preposition.

1. The manager would like to see you in his office for an interview.

2. The boat is about to leave the pier in a few minutes.

3. Magellan's aim was to find a new land which has plenty of spice and other things.

4. Paul failed to jump the hurdles in the last round.

5. To persevere is a valuable strength in life.

6. One needs to study more seriously if he/she wants to finish school.

7. It is not easy to memorize long poems.

8.To condense a report is more difficult that you think.

9. John did nothing in class except to gaze out the window.

10. The parents were asked to contribute to the fund for the victims.

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