The correct answer is:
a participial phrase that modifies sprinter.
The phrase "Running at full speed" is a participial phrase that describes or modifies the subject of the sentence, which is "the sprinter."
Running at full speed, the sprinter soared across the finish line.
What kind of phrase or clause is used in the beginning of this sentence and what does it modify?
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a dependent clause that modifies an entire sentence
a dependent clause that modifies an entire sentence
a relative clause that modifies finish line
a relative clause that modifies finish line
a participial phrase that modifies sprinter
a participial phrase that modifies sprinter
a prepositional phrase that modifies soared
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