For question 8, identify which sentence below contains an
infinitve phrase used as a noun.
(1 point)
a The girls love to swim at Julie’s house.
b Susan is trying hard to forget.
c My group was the last to finish.
d Jane’s goal to win is extreme.
An infinitive phrase typically consists of the word "to" followed by the base form of a verb. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. In the examples provided, option b, "Susan is trying hard to forget," contains an infinitive phrase ("to forget") that is functioning as a noun. It is the direct object of the verb "trying," answering the question "trying what?" Hence, the infinitive phrase is used as a noun here.
The correct answer is:
b. Susan is trying hard to forget.