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Bluejay Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

To remain silent

She counselled me to remain quiet.

Is the infinitive phrase modifying "me" (which would make it an adjective) or "counselled" (which would make it an adverb)?

Thank you.

Though I don't know for sure, I'll place a bet that it's modifying the verb. Thank you kindly.
  

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It is a verb complement.

  • It is a verb complement.
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It is a verb complement.

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