The motorist, confused by conflicting directions, lost his way.

Verbal phrase: Gerund
Being used as: Adverb?

5 answers

Both answers are wrong. Go back and study these topics again.
Your dumb because I got them right.
It's not "Your" in this sentence, it's "You're."
Anonymous, who told you those answers were right? If it was your teacher, then you need to get a new teacher. Holy smoke!!

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm#participial
The driving rain destroyed the young and tender crops.