Does someone know a convincing way of distinguishing between the infinitive
phrase as adjectival ("The attempt to robe the bank failed") and as
appositive ("His goal, to win the Presidency, was never realized").  The
example  that my class got hung up on was "My decision to leave my job was
wise."  I called the infinitive phrase there an adjectival.  The students
seemed unsatisfied by my explanation that in their hearts they know I'm
right.

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