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Parts of Speech and Types of Phrases

Question 1 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen

Walking on the beach, Kat scoured the sand for seashells.

Answer
A
gerund phrase
B
infinitive phrase
C
participial phrase

Explanation

“Walking on the beach” describes what Kat was doing, so it modifies the noun “Kat.” A verb form that acts as an adjective is a participle, and the words built around it form a participial phrase. The correct choice is C, participial phrase.

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