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What is a verbal consisting of to plus verb?

A verbal consisting of "to" plus a verb is called an infinitive.

Here's a breakdown:

* Verbal: A word formed from a verb but functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

* Infinitive: The basic form of a verb, usually preceded by "to" (e.g., "to run," "to eat," "to sleep").

Examples of Infinitives:

* To run: a marathon

* To eat: a healthy breakfast

* To sleep: soundly

Infinitives can function as:

* Nouns: I love to read.

* Adjectives: The best place to go is the beach.

* Adverbs: I went to the store to buy milk.

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