To celebrate their arrival at the villa, they all enjoyed a glass of Mallorcan wine on the terrace overlooking the sea.
Correct answer: A. Infinitive Phrase
- A. Infinitive Phrase
- B. Participle Phrase
- C. Gerund Phrase
- D. Absolute Phrase
Explanation
- "To celebrate their arrival at the villa" is an infinitive phrase, starting with the infinitive marker "to" and followed by the verb "celebrate".- The infinitive phrase functions as a noun, serving as an adverb, modifying the verb "enjoyed" and indicating the purpose or reason for enjoying the wine.- The phrase describes the purpose of the action (enjoying the wine).
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