Identify the function of the underlined infinitive in the sentence:
To learn all the steps of the Garba in one week seemed impossible to Hetal.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Subject of the verb
Ask “What seemed impossible?” The answer is “to learn all the steps of the Garba in one week”.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Object of the verb | the infinitive comes after the verb and answers “what?”. Here it comes before “seemed” | Hetal wants to learn the Garba. |
| (2) Subject of the verb (answer) | an infinitive (“to” + the base form) can do the work of a noun and be the subject of a sentence | To reach the station on time was our only worry. |
| (3) Adjective describing a noun | the infinitive comes after a noun and describes it. Here no noun comes before “to learn” | Grandpa gave me a book to read. |
| (4) Adverb showing purpose | the infinitive tells why someone does something. Here “to learn” does not tell why. It is what the sentence is about | Hetal joined a dance class to learn the Garba. |