Locate the complete infinitive phrase and identify its use. the children were asked to play quietly

to play (functions as a direct object)

Infinitive phrase: to play quietly

Use: direct object

Explanation:

A infinitive phrase consists of a full or bare infinitive verb which is usually followed by a complement and a modifier.

In this case, the infinitive phrase to play is succeeded by the adverb quietly, which functions as a modifier. Besides, infinitive phrases can act as nouns, objects and complements. In the example sentence, the infinitive phrase to play quietly works as the direct object of the passive verb were asked.

the answer is a hoped this

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.