What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence? After reading about the events in world war ll, she wanted to visit the Holocaust museum?
A)After reading
B)About events in WW2
C)she wanted
D)to visit the holocaust museum
I think it's D, but then again I don't even know what an infinitive phrase is. Can someone please explain that too?
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D is correct, but read this site to learn about infinitive phrases.
The infinitive phrase in the sentence "After reading about the events in World War II, she wanted to visit the Holocaust museum" is "to visit the Holocaust museum."
An infinitive phrase is a group of words that starts with an infinitive verb (typically "to" + verb) and includes any additional words or phrases that modify or complement that verb. Infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.
In this case, "to visit" is the infinitive form of the verb "visit," and it is used as the object of the verb "wanted." So, the entire phrase "to visit the Holocaust museum" functions as the direct object of the verb "wanted."
To identify an infinitive phrase in a sentence, look for the word "to" followed by a verb form. In some cases, there may be additional words or phrases that modify the infinitive verb.
The correct answer is D) "to visit the Holocaust museum."
An infinitive phrase is a group of words that begins with the word "to" followed by the base form of a verb (without any tense or agreement markers). It can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. In this case, the infinitive phrase "to visit the Holocaust museum" functions as the direct object of the main verb "wanted." It answers the question "what did she want?"