The main verb here is a LINKING verb, not an action verb, so adverb is unlikely.
So ... is "to be restored as captain" describing the subject (predicate adjective) or renaming the subject (predicate noun)?
Since the italicized words are an infinitive phrase, you may get some more help here: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm#infinitive
Help Please!
Choose the function of the italicized infinitive phrase shown below. (stars indicate italicized infinitive phrase)
Meridith is *to be restored as captain.*
Answer Options:
Function of infinitive: Adjective, Adverb, or Noun.
(I chose adverb & got it wrong)
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