What do you call a phrase where a verb is preceeded by the word to
It sounds like an infinitive. to go, to read, etc.
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An verb infinitive (to + verb)can be the object of another verb, as in
"I hate to study"
A verb infinitive can also take its own object, as in
"To avoid a bad grade, do your homework."
In that case, <to avoid (the infinitive)+ a bad grade (the object)> is called an infinitive phrase
The phrase you are referring to is called an "infinitive phrase." It consists of the word "to" followed by a verb. Infinitive phrases can function as noun, adjective, or adverb phrases in a sentence.
To find examples of infinitive phrases, you can try searching for sentences that contain the word "to" followed by a verb. Online resources like grammatical guides, grammar websites, or grammar books can provide further explanations and examples of infinitive phrases.