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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 as she scoured the sand, so it functions as a participial phrase modifying Kat. A gerund phrase would act as a noun, and an infinitive phrase would begin with “to” plus a verb.

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