English

Question

Grade 8: Module 3: Unit 2: Lesson 1

What words or relationships between words and phrases helped you

determine its function?

Part II

Directions: Read the sentence, and answer the questions that follow.

Other times, people may find it hard to accept the new idea.

4. Are the bold words a gerund phrase or an infinitive phrase?

A. gerund phrase

B. infinitive phrase

Answer

Infinitive phrase.

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The bold words "to accept" form an infinitive phrase, which is a verbal phrase that begins with the word "to" followed by a...