Select the letter of the term that identifies the function of the
phrase in parentheses in the following sentence:
Today potato starch is commonly used (to produce such diverse
products as paper, glue, and textiles).
a. adjective e. object of a preposition
b. adverb f. direct object
c. subject g. indirect object
d. predicate nominative h. appositive
e. object of a preposition
The function of the phrase in parentheses "to produce such diverse products as paper, glue, and textiles" in the sentence is to indicate the purpose or use of potato starch.
The correct answer is (b) adverb.