Which sentence uses an infinitive as a noun? a) sharon is taking a vacation to relax at the beach. b) to play an instrument requires a lot of determination and practice. c) i need some time to study for my world geography exam next thursday. d) bob is ordering a pepperoni pizza to avoid eating meatloaf again this week. eliminate

The correct answer is option B) "To play an instrument requires a lot of determination and practice."

Infinitive phrases have different functions within a sentence. In this case, the infinitive "to play" is acting as the noun ans subject of the sentence.

In option A) the infinitive "to relax" functions as an adjective since it is modifying the noun "vacation".

In option C) the infinitive "to study" functions as an adjective as it is modifying the noun "time".

And finally, in option D) the infinitive "to avoid" functions as an adverb because it explains the "why".

So, the only case in which the infinitive acts as a noun is option B).  

the correct answers are:

c. “never in the history of his people had a man married a woman who spoke a different tongue.”

d. “‘it has never been heard,’ was the verdict of an old man speaking a few weeks later.”

e. “this man had come with others to commiserate with okeke.”