Question
Identify the infinitive phrase used as a noun.
1. The girls love to swim at Julie's house.
2. Susan is trying hard to forget.
3. My group was the last to finish.
4. Jane's goal to win is extreme.
I think it is A...please help me decide...thank you
1. The girls love to swim at Julie's house.
2. Susan is trying hard to forget.
3. My group was the last to finish.
4. Jane's goal to win is extreme.
I think it is A...please help me decide...thank you
Answers
Ms. Sue
I think 1, 2, and 4 all have infinitive phrases used as nouns.
1. to swim -- object of the verb "love."
2. to forget -- object of the verb "is trying."
4. to win -- appositive of the noun, "goal."
1. to swim -- object of the verb "love."
2. to forget -- object of the verb "is trying."
4. to win -- appositive of the noun, "goal."
Cassie
Thanks
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.