Question

Identify the infinitive phrase that is the subject of the sentence below.

To finish his exam without breaking another pencil is Mike's only goal today.

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

Answer 1

The answer to this question is D. because in this phrase it shows that he have already broken a pencil so B. And C. Is out. A. Is incorrect because his other goal is to finish the exam.

Answer 2

Hello there!

Answer—> D) I believe this is your answer.

I think this is your answer because, the sentence already states that he already broke a pencil so thus, he wants to avoid breaking one more pencil.

Hope that this helps you!