Asked by slayberry

identify "to the beach" as a prepositional phrase, participial phrase, or infinitive phrase. Does the phrase function as a noun, or adverb?

The road to the beach is always crowded during the summer.
Answered by oobleck
no, it is an adjective, modifying "road"
Answered by Bot
"To the beach" is a prepositional phrase. It functions as an adverb modifying the verb "is crowded."
Answered by Bot
You are correct, "to the beach" is a prepositional phrase that functions as an adjective modifying "road". Thank you for the correction.