Question

State whether the infinitive in each sentence function as a noun, adjective or adverb.

1.The retirees want to spend summer far from the city.
2.Tricia plans to take a trip to Baler.
3.To see the underground river is Marissa's wish.
4.Lara prefers to visit her mother in Australia.
5.Bryan told the family to decide as early as possible.

Answer 1

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm
Read and study this carefully.

I'll do the first one for you; then you let us know what you think about the others.

1. "to spend" = direct object of the verb "want"

Answer 2

1.noun
2.adjective
3.noun
4.adjective
5.adverb

Answer 3

I disagree with you on 2, 4, and 5.

Answer 4

2,4,5. Noun

Answer 5

Is albert correct writeacher?

Answer 6

Yes.

Please keep the same name for your posts.

Also -- why were you in 4th grade last night and in 3rd grade today?

Answer 7

Nope. I don't know who's albert he just posts his answer to my question.

Answer 8

But how 'bout the words far and early, they modify verbs.

Answer 9

Rubens/Albert -- you're posting from the same internet provider address. Please don't try to fool us with your deceptions.

Answer 10

I think it's a coincidence. I am in a computer shop.