In the sentence, the infinitive phrase "to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I" functions as the direct object of the verb "plotting." It specifies the purpose or intention behind Mary Stuart's actions, indicating what she was plotting to do. This phrase adds clarity and detail to the sentence by explaining the nature of the conspiracy.
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'An' adjective not 'a' adjective. A sentence cannot be an adjective. An adjective is a word used to describe something or someone. For example - merry, pretty. yeah well the infinitive phrase is what there looking for so its noun
In the sentence, "Alexander the Great built a city to honor Bucephalus, his favorite war horse," the infinitive is "to honor." The infinitive explains what action is taking place in the sentence.
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In the sentence "Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, was caught plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I in 1586," the infinitive "to overthrow" functions as a complement to the verb "plotting." It specifies the purpose of her plotting, indicating the action she was planning to undertake. Infinitives can serve to clarify intentions or goals in similar constructions, providing additional context to the main verb.
'An' adjective not 'a' adjective. A sentence cannot be an adjective. An adjective is a word used to describe something or someone. For example - merry, pretty. yeah well the infinitive phrase is what there looking for so its noun
The robber was plotting to steal money from the bank.
This probably refers to the absence or presence of the infinitive marker "to." In the sentence "I must go" the infinitive ( "go") lacks the marker, while in the sentence "I want to go" the infinitive has it.
The infinitive phrase plays the role of an adverb in this sentence. It tells why you met at the park. In the sentence "You met at the park to run", "to run" is the infinitive phrase.
The infinitive in this sentence is "to audition."
The infinitive phrase is "to join the circus" (an adverbial phrase).
Yes. For example, "He could not decide what to eat."
An infinitive is preceded by the word "to". For example, in the sentence "I like to read," "to read" is the infinitive form of the verb "read."