Identify an infinite verb in the first line of Paragraph 1.

Here are the answers to the questions:

4.1. An infinite verb is typically formed with "to" followed by the base form of the verb. * B to celebrate

4.2. The phrase "mounting budget" uses "mounting" in a figurative sense, comparing the increase of the budget to something that physically climbs or grows. This is a direct comparison without using "like" or "as". * B metaphor

4.3. An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. * A tremendous (adjective) * B designer (noun) * C financial (adjective) * D fast (can function as an adverb, e.g., "He runs fast.") * D fast

4.4. The sentence requires an adjective to describe the "party". * A celebrattery (incorrect spelling) * B celebratery (incorrect spelling) * C celebratory (correct spelling, adjective) * D celebritory (incorrect spelling) * C celebratory

4.5. An abstract noun refers to a concept, idea, quality, or state rather than a physical object. "Culture" is an idea or a way of life. * C abstract