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Everyone rushed to get on the elevator.

(Is 'to get-' the object of the verb 'rush'? Is 'rushed' a transitive verb taking an object here? Or Is 'to get...' an adverbial phrase modifying 'rushed'?))
11 years ago

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http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm#infinitive

To get = infinitive

To get on the elevator = infinitive phrase

Yes, in this sentence, it's being used adverbially.
11 years ago

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