Will someone be here soon to open the door?
Correct answer: D. Infinitive Phrase.
- A. verb phrase
- B. appositive phrase
- C. prepositional phrase
- D. Infinitive Phrase.
Explanation
The phrase "to open the door" is an infinitive phrase, which is a phrase that begins with an infinitive (a verb form beginning with "to") and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.- In this case, the infinitive phrase "to open the door" functions as the complement of the verb "will be", indicating the purpose or intention of someone's presence.
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