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Parts of Speech and Types of Phrases

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Read the sentence:

Writers use verbal phrases containing gerunds, infinitives, and participles to add variety and interest to their writing.

What type of phrase is the underlined phrase in the sentence?

A. a gerund phrase
B. an infinitive phrase
C. a participial phrase
D. a prepositional phrase

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Final answer:

The underlined phrase is a participial phrase that functions as an adjective.


Explanation:

The underlined phrase 'containing gerunds, infinitives, and participles' in the sentence is a participial phrase. Participial phrases function as adjectives in a sentence, providing additional descriptive information about a noun or pronoun.


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