Asked by S

*Trying to laugh as quietly as possible*, Lucas snuck out of the kitchen.

A. Prepositional phrase
B. Gerund phrase
C. Participial phrase
D. Appositive phrase

Hello I was wondering if my answer is correct for this question, the answer I choose was C. Thanks. :)
Answered by Writeacher
Right
Answered by S
Thank you I also was wondering about my answer for this question.

*Climbing so slowly they seem immobile* is how sloths spend their days.

A. Prepositional Phrase
B. Gerund Phrase
C. Participial Phrase
D. Appositive Phrase

My answer is A. Am not sure if it's right or not.
Answered by Writeacher
Verbals that end in -ing are either gerunds or present participles. In this case, it's a gerund phrase that is serving as the subject of the whole sentence; the main verb is "is."
Answered by S
Oh okay I get it now. Thank you. :)
Answered by Writeacher
You're very welcome!
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