Question

which sentence contains an infinitive?

will you take the package to sheila?
we walked to town with grandma.
please forward that photo to me.
it is normal to make mistakes.

Explanation:

Define an infinitive

An infinitive is a verb form that typically functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It is formed by using the word "to" followed by the base form of a verb (e.g., "to run," "to read," "to make").

Distinguish "to" as a preposition vs. "to" in an infinitive

It is important to distinguish between the preposition "to" and the "to" used in an infinitive:

• Prepositional phrase: "to" + noun/pronoun (e.g., "to Sheila," "to town," "to me").
• Infinitive phrase: "to" + base verb (e.g., "to make").

Analyze each sentence option

• Option 1: "Will you take the package to Sheila?"
• "to Sheila" is a prepositional phrase because "Sheila" is a proper noun.
• Option 2: "We walked to town with Grandma."
• "to town" is a prepositional phrase because "town" is a noun.
• Option 3: "Please forward that photo to me."
• "to me" is a prepositional phrase because "me" is a pronoun.
• Option 4: "It is normal to make mistakes."
• "to make" is an infinitive because "make" is the base form of a verb.

Identify the correct sentence

The fourth sentence, "It is normal to make mistakes," contains the infinitive "to make."

Answer:

• (A) Will you take the package to Sheila?
• (B) We walked to town with Grandma.
• (C) Please forward that photo to me.
• (D) It is normal to make mistakes. (Correct answer)