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Which two sentences contain infinitives that function as nouns?

A) Yousef wants to study abroad for a semester during his junior year of college.
B) People who can persevere in the face of obstacles deserve the utmost respect.
C) The best way to get to know someone better is through open and honest communication.
D) Carla is taking a computer course at the local college to increase her chances of landing her dream job.
E) To inspire others to achieve their goals is one of the greatest rewards of teaching.

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Answer: A. Yourself wants to study abroad for a semester during his junior year of college.

E. To inspire others to achieve their goals is one of the greatest rewards of teaching.

Explanation: The correct answers are "Yousef wants to study abroad for a semester during his junior year of college" and "To inspire others to achieve their goals is one of the greatest rewards of teaching. "In the first sentence, "to study" functions as the direct object of the sentence. In the second sentence, "To inspire functions as the subject of the sentence.

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the answer would be A i think
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