Identify the infinitive phrase and its use. To win an argument is seldom a desirable goal.

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User: Identify the infinitive phrase and its use. To win an argument is seldom a desirable goal.

Weegy: "To " is the Infinitive Phrase."win" IS THE SUBJECT
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To win an argument is seldom a desirable goal.
Infinitive phrase: To win an argument; used as noun.

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