"The Impossible Dream"

________ the impossible dream________ the unbeatable foe________ with unbearable sorrow________ where the brave dare not go

To dream the impossible dreamTo fight the unbeatable foeTo bear with unbearable sorrowTo run where the brave dare not go

________ the unrightable wrong________ better far from you are________ when your arms are too weary________ the unreachable star

To right the unrightable wrongTo love pure and chaste from afarTo try when your arms are too wearyTo reach the unreachable star

This is my quest_________ that star No matter how hopeless No matter how far

This is my questTo follow that starNo matter how hopelessNo matter how far

________ willing to giveWhen theres no more ________________ willing ________ So that honor and justive may live

To be willing to giveWhen theres no more to giveTo be willing to die So that honor and justive may live

And I know if I'll only be true To this glorious questThat my heart will lie peaceful and calmWhen I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for thisThat one man, scorned and covered with scarsStill strove with his last ounce of courage ________ the unreachable star

And the world will be better for thisThat one man, scorned and covered with scarsStill strove with his last ounce of courageTo reach the unreachable star

Infinitive- a verbal that is formed by to and the base form of the verb

Example:to ＋ dream to ＋ fightto ＋ beat to ＋ love

Functions:

1. As an Adjective(modifies a noun or pronoun)2. As a Noun3. As an Adverb

Study the following sentences:

1. The architect has two projects to complete.

2. There's a house to design.

3. The plans to submit are still unfinished.

4. He has a hotel to build.

Exercises: Identify the infinitives that are acting like adjectives in the following sentences. Write down the infinitive and then what word it modifies.

1. The teacher has a long teaching plan to make.

2. Who was the first one to land on the moon?

3. Jen's eagerness to learn is very evident.

4. Terrence lacked the motivation to succeed.

5. Your talent to please others is an asset sometimes.

6. Is it a good story to read?

7. The club must find a way to solve their financial problems.

8. The frail old lady needed someone to cut her lawn.

9. Paco disagreed with Molly's penchant to interrupt people when they were speaking.

10. Determination to win will bring the team success.

Assignment:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate infinitives.

1. Later I changed my plan ________ for the rest of my life.

2. My wish ________ did not materialize.

3. After failing in the exam, I had many lessons _________.

4. The team's desire ________ is very strong.

5. It is time ________ on that assignment.