Multiple choice

How is the infinitive used in the following sentence?

To speak the truth is your first duty.

  1. Like a subject

  2. Like an object

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

(1) and (2) are correct because like a noun 'To speak' is the subject of the verb “is” but like a verb it also takes an object (the truth). That is why (3) is correct. (4) is not applicable because (3) is correct.

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