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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

3 answers

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.

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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!