Question

Choose the sentence that correctly uses both a participle and an infinitive. A. After the movie, we were asked to write a review. B. Accepting the award, Marla wanted to thank everyone. C. I was working that night, so I couldn't go to the game. D. Moving to the other side of the boat, I saw the whale.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is indeed letter B) Accepting the award, Marla wanted to thank everyone.

Explanation:

In the sentence "Accepting the award, Marla wanted to thank everyone", we have the present participle "accepting". The present participle is formed by adding -ing to a verb. It can function as an adjective - and as the initiator of an adjective phrase or clause, as is the case here - or as a part of a continuous tense. We also have an infinitive functioning as the object of the verb wanted. What did Marla want? To thank. To thank is an infinitive, a verb in its base form.

Answer 2

The answer is:

• B. Accepting the award, Marla wanted to thank everyone.

All other sentences have the verbs in certain tenses. In sentence B accepting is the present participle, and to thank is the full infinitive.