Encountering the Other | Infinitive Phrases

In the sentence, "To understand the Other is a challenge that requires effort," what is the infinitive phrase, and what part of speech does it function as?

• To understand the Other; adjective

• To understand the Other; noun

• Requires effort; verb

• To understand; adverb

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase functioning as a direct object?

• Kapuściński sought to promote understanding between cultures.

• Dialogue between cultures is essential for growth.

• The goal is cultural empathy.

• Totalitarian regimes often suppress free speech.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: "Kapuściński's goal was to reduce fear of the Other."

• To reduce fear

• Was to reduce fear

• Goal was

• Fear of the Other

In the sentence, "He made an effort to bridge the gap between cultures," what is the infinitive phrase, and what part of speech does it function as?

• To bridge the gap; adjective

• To bridge the gap; adverb

• To bridge the gap; noun

• To bridge; verb

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

In the sentence, "To communicate with the Other requires patience," what part of speech does the infinitive phrase function as?

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Verb

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence?

• The author’s goal was to foster empathy between cultures.

• To encounter the Other requires an open mind.

• Many people fear to engage in dialogue.

• He decided to travel abroad.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in this sentence: "Kapuściński encourages people to overcome their fears of the Other"?

• Noun (direct object)

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Noun (subject)

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

In the sentence, "People must learn to respect cultural differences," what part of speech does the infinitive phrase function as?

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Noun (direct object)

• Noun (subject)

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: "It is important to listen to other cultures' perspectives."

• *To listen to other cultures' perspectives*

• *It is important*

• *Other cultures' perspectives*

• *Is important*

In the sentence, "To challenge stereotypes about the Other is a goal of the author," what part of speech does the infinitive phrase function as?

• Adverb

• Noun (subject)

• Adjective

• Verb

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CCSS.L.9-10.1