Which provides the best description of the underlined phrase? my mother was disappointed with my grades, so she decided to reduce my television and computer time. a) a noun phrase that functions as the subject b) an infinitive phrase that functions as a noun c) an absolute phrase that modifies the entire sentence eliminate d) a prepositional phrase to describe locations or limitations

When the verb commences with 'to' it is known as an infinitive verb. In an infinitive phrase, it includes the infinitive with the addition to complements or modifiers. An infinitive phrase can function as an adjective, adverb, and noun. An infinitive phrase that functions as a noun can act as a predicate nominative, subject or direct object. For instance in the above phrase,

to reduce my television and computer time.

'to reduce' is an infinitive, functioning as a noun, acting as a predicate nominative.

Hence, the best description for the above-underlined phrase is B) an infinitive phrase that functions as a noun.

the answer is b

Explanation:

I just took the test

the servant does not kill the child oedipus as he was ordered to do because "he pitied the child" based on the oedipus rex story. the servant was ordered to kill the child because of the prophecy that predicted king laius' death. the king already had attempted to hurt oedipus by piercing oedipus's ankle. however, the servant did not finish the job and he rather saved the baby oedipus.

explanation:

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."