The answer would be “but” since it contrasts his motivation with competing with others for a high score.
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A participle, a gerund, or an infinitive May be used as a noun substitute. The infinitive functions either as an adjective or as a noun.
Answer:
it can represent many things. real or unreal.
Explanation: for example in kids show spongebob patrick represents down syndrome, sponge bob represents ADHD. there are many ways you can answer this question. it depends on what movie or story you are talking about.