Asked by Tommy

Combined the sentences by changing the italicized word group to an infinitvie or infinitive phrase

(italicized word group)

1. The journalist took a job in the hotel. (This way he would get facts for an article. )
2. Bob used raspberry flavor in the cod liver oil. (It masks the taste of the medicine.)
3. John bought a black cate. (In this way, he proved he wasn't superstitious.)
4. It doesn't always save time (if someone is doing something in a hurry)
5. The weather bureau uses balloons. (They determine the temperature aloft)
Answered by Ms. Sue
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Answered by Writeacher
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm#infinitive

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Answered by Tommy
It doesn't always save time to do something in a hurry.

The journalist took a job in the hotel to get facts for an article.

Bob used raspberry flavor in the cod oil to mask the taste of the medicine.

John bought a black cat to prove he wasn't superstitious.

Answered by MattsRiceBowl
Those are right.
Answered by Tommy
Thank you
Answered by Anonymous

We all made an effort to work harder.

Identify the phrase in bold.





A.
infinitive phrase




B.
verb phrase




C.
gerund phrase




D.
prepositional phrase



Answered by natalie
The weather bureau uses balloons. They determine the temperature aloft .
Answered by natalie
I need help with this question. Does anybody know the answer?
Answered by leathal
The weather bureau uses balloons. They determine the temperature aloft .

ANSWER: The weather bureau uses balloons to determine the temperature aloft .

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