Question

A(n) __________ phrase can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun. a. gerund b. infinitive c. participial d. independent

Answer 1

Answer:

  B. Infinitive

Explanation:

  Gerund phrases always function as nouns.

  Participial phrases are formed verbs but act like adjectives.

   Independent phrases are groups of words that can stand on its own as a sentence. They have a subject and a verb.

  Infinitive phrases are groups of words that use the infinitive form of a verb, they could work as a noun, adjectives or adverb.

  I will put one example of each way that the infinitive phrases can be used.

  Noun: I don´t want to study for my test.

  Adjective: I need a magazine to read on the train.

  Adverb: I went home to study for math.

  I hope this answer helps you.

Answer 2

 b. infinitive phrase can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun