Question

Which provides the BEST description of the underlined phrase? My mother was disappointed with my grades, so she decided to reduce my television and computer time. A) a noun phrase that functions as the subject B) an infinitive phrase that functions as a noun C) an absolute phrase that modifies the entire sentence Eliminate D) a prepositional phrase to describe locations or limitations

Answer 1

When the verb commences with 'to' it is known as an infinitive verb. In an infinitive phrase, it includes the infinitive with the addition to complements or modifiers. An infinitive phrase can function as an adjective, adverb, and noun. An infinitive phrase that functions as a noun can act as a predicate nominative, subject or direct object. For instance in the above phrase,

to reduce my television and computer time.

'to reduce' is an infinitive, functioning as a noun, acting as a predicate nominative.

Hence, the best description for the above-underlined phrase is B) an infinitive phrase that functions as a noun.

Answer 2

Answer:the answer is b

Explanation:

I just took the test