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9966 [12]
4 years ago
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Locate the complete infinitive phrase and identify its use. To play the piano was Melanie's dream.

English
2 answers:
Alex787 [66]4 years ago
7 0
O play the piano was Melanie's dream. 
<span>Infinitive phrase: To play the piano; used as noun</span>
Rina8888 [55]4 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Infinitive phrase: To play the piano

Use: Noun and subject

Explanation:

Infinitives are a type of verbal that do not act as verbs in a sentence but as adjectives, adverbs or nouns. This verbal is formed with the word "to" + the simple present form of a verb. For example, To + play = To play. Infinitive phrases, then, has an infinitive that is followed by any objects, and/or modifiers.

In the sentence provided, "To play the piano" is an infinitive phrase because it consists of the infinitive "to play" and other words: "the piano". Besides, it is acting as a noun (It refers to the practice of playing the piano) and the subject of the sentence (It is what's being talked about).

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