Question

A(n) __________ phrase can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun. a. gerund b. infinitive c. participial d. independent

Answer 1

b. infinitive phrase can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun

Answer 2

B. Infinitive

Step-by-step explanation:

Gerund phrases always function as nouns.

Participial phrases are formed verbs but act like adjectives.

Independent phrases are groups of words that can stand on its own as a sentence. They have a subject and a verb.

Infinitive phrases are groups of words that use the infinitive form of a verb, they could work as a noun, adjectives or adverb.

I will put one example of each way that the infinitive phrases can be used.

Noun: I don´t want to study for my test.

Adjective: I need a magazine to read on the train.

Adverb: I went home to study for math.

I hope this answer helps you.