Multiple choice

How is the infinitive used in the following sentence?

To forgive is divine.

  1. Like an object

  2. Like a subject

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is incorrect because an object comes after the verb whereas in the given sentence, the infinitive appears before the verb. (3) is not applicable because (2) is correct and (1) is incorrect. (4) is not applicable because (2) is correct and (1) is incorrect. Answer: (2)

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