Question

Es Which description is accurate and true of all three sentences?

1. We struggled to understand the complicated algebraic expressions.
2. We could not wait to hear our grades on the final exam.
3. We failed to demonstrate our knowledge and understanding.
A)
All sentences have a gerund that takes the place of a verb.
All sentences have a participle that replaces a verb phrase.
All sentences have an infinitive that takes the place of a noun.
D)
All sentences have a participle phrase that functions as an adjective.
Eliminate

Answer 1

Answer: All sentences have an infinitive that takes the place of a noun.

Step-by-step explanation:

• An infinitive is the basic form of a verb. It consists of 'to' + the verb form.

• For example: to read, to write, to learn, etc.

• Infinitive is a verbal, which means that it is used as some other part of the speech. In this case, infinitive forms are used as nouns.

• Apart from the infinitives, gerunds (-ing forms) and participles (-ing and -en forms) are also considered as verbals. However, neither gerunds nor participles appear in the sentences given in this example.