Part B: In the correct response for Part A, what is the function of that participial phrase? (1 point)

Question

Responses

It functions as a verb.
It functions as a verb.

It functions as a noun.
It functions as a noun.

It functions as an adjective.
It functions as an adjective.

It functions as an adverb.

Answer 1

To accurately determine the function of the participial phrase, we would need to refer to the specific participial phrase mentioned in Part A. However, generally speaking, a participial phrase often functions as an adjective, since it modifies a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

If you can provide the participial phrase from Part A, I would be able to give a more precise answer. For now, based on common usage:

• If it describes a noun (e.g., "The dog barking loudly"), it functions as an adjective.
• If it acts as a part of a verb phrase, it still retains verb-like qualities but does not fit neatly into just "functions as a verb."
• It does not typically function as a noun or an adverb.

So the most common correct answer would likely be: It functions as an adjective.