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Is to area an infinitive phrase or prepositional phrase?
Since "area" is not a verb, "to area" cannot be an infinitive phrase, or even just an infinitive. "To area" could be a prepositional phrase but it does not appear to have any meaning by itself. One might say "to the area" but never simply "to area."
Is it grammatically correct to write 'into' as one word or should it be 'in to'?
Write into as one word. It is one preposition and should be treated as such. If perhaps in some strange sentence, the word to was part of an infinitive, then the in and the to would be separate. Maybe someone could figure out such a sentence but it would be difficult.
Is it ok to Phrase a sentence ' I can able to.'?
No. One or the other is correct. We use can plus the infinitive without to: I can do that. But we use ablewith the copula verb ( to be, for example) and the infinitive with to. I am able to do that.
What is a sentence that includes a series of words or phrases?
One example of a sentence with a series of words or phrases is: "I need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes from the grocery store."
Definition of infinitive in English grammar?
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, combined with the word "to." It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "I want to eat," "to eat" is the infinitive form of the verb "eat."
What are transtional phrases?
Transitional phrases are used in writing to 'transition' from one thought to the other. They are placed within paragraphs and at the beginning of a sentence. These include phrases like 'in addition' and 'for example.'
What is split infinitive?
An http://www.answers.com/topic/infinitive is the "to" form of a http://www.answers.com/topic/verb, as in "to play." A split infinitive is a http://www.answers.com/topic/phrase in which to is separated from the verb. The sentence "I decided to quickly and directly go home" contains a split infinitive. Some people consider it poor style, or even incorrect style, to split an infinitive. I prefer to think of split infinitives as generally unnecessary. Given a little thought, one can usually construct a better sentence. The sentence "I decided to go quickly and directly home", is more easily understood.
Can a sentence have two prepositional phrases?
Yes, a sentence can have two or more prepositional phrases. Prepositional phrases provide information about the relationship between other words in a sentence and often begin with a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun. Multiple prepositional phrases can add detail and clarity to a sentence.
Which one of the the following words or phrases may be a clue that a sentence is inferring cause and effect?
Consequently
How do you foster fluency?
There are many activities that help foster fluency. One activity is to take the sentence and cut it apart into phrases. Then, read the phrases with the words blended together.
What are the preposition phrases in the following sentence...Many people come to the show but no one seemed to like it.?
to the show
What is the conjunction in this sentence you were late for the biology class and you missed the test?
The grammatical conjunction in this sentence is and. A conjunction is used to connect phrases, sentences, clauses, or words. A conjunction is typically one word but there are a few short phrases that also serve as conjunctions.
