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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How is the infinitive phrase used in this sentence? (I'll medal) The sentence is These old journals are wonderful to learn what life was like a century ago. A: Noun as subject B: adverb C: Noun as direct object D: adjective

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so first, what is an infinitive phrase?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's where parts of the sentence have nouns? Or pronouns? idek

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An infinitive phrase will begin with an infinitive [to + simple form of the verb]. It will include objects and/or modifiers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ooh I

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I always forget*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so, to learn, to kick...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so where is that form in the sentence?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be adverb?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yay thanks i'll medal :D

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