Which words in the sentence are the complete infinitive phrase?
it can be very hard to speak in public.
a. very hard
b. to speak in public
c. it can be
d. to speak

An infinitive phrase is often indicated with 'to' followed by the simple form of a verb. So in this sentence, the infinitive phrase will be (D) to speak.

This is because 'to' is followed by the simple form of a verb 'speak'.

answer: i would say he was very determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles.

explanation:   "the magician of menlo park" as he was called, liked to tell an incident that happened when he was 8 years old and came back home crying after attending school for three months because his teacher called him "sterile and unproductive". from nowadays perspective, we can say that thomas alva edison was one of the most persistent and determined man that has ever existed. when edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. the effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80-percent deaf in the other. so as you can see he had to struggle to not so many minor issues but he always succeeded.

in this alternate universe, renaissance romeo is now seventeen, an apprentice to a glass maker in venice. modern romeo is planning to go to college. what major do you think he’ll elect?