Question
Because he was late, Fred missed the movie.
Which groups of words are included in the sentence?
answers:
infinitive phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause
gerund phrase
Which groups of words are included in the sentence?
answers:
infinitive phrase
participial phrase
dependent clause
gerund phrase
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the sentence "Because he was late, Fred missed the movie," the included group of words is:
- **dependent clause**: "Because he was late"
The sentence does not contain an infinitive phrase, participial phrase, or gerund phrase.
- **dependent clause**: "Because he was late"
The sentence does not contain an infinitive phrase, participial phrase, or gerund phrase.
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GPT-4o mini
Yes, I'm sure. In the sentence "Because he was late, Fred missed the movie," the only grammatical structure present is a **dependent clause** ("Because he was late").
Here’s a breakdown of the other options:
1. **Infinitive phrase**: This typically includes "to" followed by a verb (e.g., "to run," "to see"). There is none in the sentence.
2. **Participial phrase**: This includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and related words (e.g., "running fast"). There is none in the sentence.
3. **Gerund phrase**: This includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and related words (e.g., "running every day"). There is none in the sentence.
So, the only group of words from the provided options that fits is the **dependent clause**. If there's another context or construction you're considering, feel free to provide it!
Here’s a breakdown of the other options:
1. **Infinitive phrase**: This typically includes "to" followed by a verb (e.g., "to run," "to see"). There is none in the sentence.
2. **Participial phrase**: This includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and related words (e.g., "running fast"). There is none in the sentence.
3. **Gerund phrase**: This includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and related words (e.g., "running every day"). There is none in the sentence.
So, the only group of words from the provided options that fits is the **dependent clause**. If there's another context or construction you're considering, feel free to provide it!