7.7_ Infinitive as subject

Question 1

An infinitive phrase can be the subject of a sentence. we usually begin the sentence with “ it “ and put the infinitive phrase at the end of the sentence

Answer 1

_ “It’s” good “to help” other people.
_ “It” was carnegie’s dream “to build” libraries.
_ “It’s fun “ to make” cards.

Question 2

For + Object

can give the infinitive an specific subject.

Answer 2

_ It is important “for rich people to set” an example.

_ It is necessary “for Joyce to get” donations of supplies.

Question 3

Cost + money

Answer 3

Cost + money + Infinitive

_ It “costs” a lot of money “to build” a library.

Question 4

take + time

Answer 4

take + time + Infinitive

_ It “takes” time and effort “to raise” money.

Question 5

An indirect object can follow “take” and “cost”.

Answer 5

_Carnegie was a poor immigrant, but it didn’t “take him” long “to become” rich.
_ How much did it “cost him to build” a library?

Question 6

Some time we begin a sentence with an infinitive phrase. “ To build libraries was Carnegie’s dream.
A sentence that begins with an infinitive is very formal.

Answer 6

A sentence that begins with an infinitive is very formal.
_ “To build” libraries was Carnegie’s dream.
_ “To give” money away is the best thing rich people can do .
_ “To help others gives a person satisfaction.