Question

20 POINTS!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!! Identify the infinitive phrase that is the subject of the sentence.

A) To finish his exam without breaking another pencil is Mike's only goal today.
B) To finish his exam without breaking another pencil is Mike's only goal today.
C) To finish his exam without breaking another pencil is Mike's only goal today.
D) To finish his exam without breaking another pencil is Mike's only goal today.

Answer 1

The infinitve phrase is "To finish his exam without breaking another pencil."

This is the phrase because it is describing what Mike's goal is, think of it as a question.

What is Mike's goal? To finish his exam without breaking another pencil.

Answer 2

The infinitve phrase that is the subject of the sentence is "To finish his exam without breaking another pencil."

An infinitive phrase will begin with an infinitive [to + simple form of the verb]. It will include objects and/or modifiers. Infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

When an infinitive phrase introduces a main clause, the two sentence components will be separated with a comma.