EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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The sentence "The dog, running down the street, was chasing a ball." is an example of a(n) _____ phrase.
A
participial
B
infinitive
C
appositive
D
adverbial
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A participial phrase is a phrase that functions as an adjective and is based on a participle. In this sentence, "running down the street" is a participial phrase that modifies the noun "dog."
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