Question

Locate the complete infinitive phrase and identify its use. the children were asked to play quietly. infinitive phrase: use:

Answer 1

Answer:

Infinitive Phrase: to play quietly.

Use: Adverb.

Explanation:

An infinitive phrase is a phrase in a sentence that uses an infinitive with modifiers or objects. An infinitive phrase can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

For example:

• Bach requested Tim to play the piano.

In the above sentence, the infinitive phrase is 'to play the piano' and it is used as a noun.

In the given sentence, the infinitive phrase is 'to play quietly' and it is used as an adverb in the sentence.