Question

​Choose the sentence that correctly combines the sentences or sentence elements by changing the italicized clause to an infinitive. Indicate whether the infinitive phrase is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

We sprayed our yard. This eliminated all the mosquitoes.

A.We sprayed our yard and eliminated all the mosquitoes.
B.We sprayed our yard, eliminating all the mosquitoes.
C.We sprayed our yard, which eliminated all the mosquitoes.
D.We sprayed our yard to eliminate all the mosquitoes.



The infinitive is used as a(n)
A.adjective
B.adverb
C.noun

Answer 1

B?

Answer 2

what about the infinitive?

Answer 3

I'm sorry, I'm quite confused. What do you think the answer is?

Answer 4

We sprayed our yard, eliminating all the mosquitoes.

Answer 5

I think that too.

Answer 6

So, adjective, adverb or noun. Which one will it be?

Answer 7

adverb?

Answer 8

Sure. :-)

Answer 9

thnx

Answer 10

You're welcome :)