Which term best describes the underlined words?

Originating in Bohemia, the polka was first developed around 1830.

A.
infinitive phrase

B.
participial phrase

C.
gerund phrase

5 answers

Which word is underlined?
Originating in Bohemia
i think its b or c
A gerund is a noun.

A participle is an adjective.

Does this phrase act as a subject or an object or does it modify a noun?
Which term best describes the underlined words?

If you prefer not to practice hard, consider learning the polka.

A.
participial phrase

B.
infinitive phrase

C.
gerund phrase
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