True or Flase

[raelynn]

Please answers these for me, either T or F:

1.An infinitive phrase functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

2. Restrictive phrases and clauses are set off by commas while nonrestrictive phrases and clauses are not set off by commas.

3. A complex sentence has one or more dependent clauses.

4. In the question variation, some form of the verb "do" is always placed in front of a subject.

5. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

 

[RonBee]

1.An infinitive phrase functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

I would say it can, depending on the sentence. Example:

• To err is human.

Perhaps:

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

2. Restrictive phrases and clauses are set off by commas while nonrestrictive phrases and clauses are not set off by commas.

True.

3. A complex sentence has one or more dependent clauses.

True.

5. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

True. Example:

• It's sunny now, but it's supposed to rain later on today.