Respuesta :
It is bad manners if you put your elbows on the table.
The infinitive is used as a (noun)
The infinitive is used as a (noun)
Answer:
- To put your elbows on the table is bad manner.
- The underlined structure is a to -infinitive phrase. The to infinitive is functioning as a noun.
Explanation:
- Don't put your elbows on the table is a finite-clause; this means that the main verb to put is conjugated. The omitted you is the person that agrees with (You) don't put. The finite clause can be turned into a non-finite clause ; this can be realised through an infinitive . This non-finite clause can function as the subject of a sentence.
- To put... is a noun because the whole structure equals to: This is bad manner. So, What is this?; To put your elbows...