Directions: select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. the following paragraph contains an infinitive phrase. for many years, dr. benson dreamed of becoming a physician. when he was a teenager, he decided to achieve his goal. he enrolled in a medical school and worked hard for many years. now he is one of the most successful doctors in his field. the infinitive phrase to achieve his goal functions as a(n) a: adverb b: adjective c: noun

C. A noun

Explanation:

An infinitive is the word "to" plus a verb. An infinitive phrase includes any modifiers or objects. An infinitive phrase can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. In the sentence, the infinitive phrase "to achieve his goal" functions as a noun. It is the direct object of the verb "decided."

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