The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The infinitive phrase "to be secure" modifies:

the right
the people
their effects
their houses

Question

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The infinitive phrase "to be secure" modifies:

 the right
 the people
 their effects
 their houses

anonymous · Answer

the right

anonymous · Answer

can you please explain why?

anonymous · Answer

Are you just looking for proof to be 100% sure?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

If you go to this site: http://www.link.cs.cmu.edu/cgi-bin/link/construct-page-4.cgi You could parse a sentence and see the structure. The phrase "to be secure" modifies the "right". Take a look at the screen shot.

anonymous · Answer

oh ok, thanks so much for helping!