Select the word or words that the italicized phrase modifies or describes.

Question

Select the word or words that the italicized phrase modifies or describes.

According to this map, the smallest region in the UNITED STATES IS NEW ENGLAND.

a) map
b) smallest
c) region
d) United States

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To determine which word or words the italicized phrase "smallest region in the UNITED STATES" modifies or describes, we need to look at the sentence structure and meaning.

In this sentence, the phrase "smallest region in the UNITED STATES" is providing specific information about the region mentioned. It is describing or modifying the word "region".

Therefore, the correct answer is:

c) region

Select the word or words that the italicized phrase modifies or describes.

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To determine which word or words the italicized phrase "smallest region in the UNITED STATES" modifies or describes, we need to look at the sentence structure and meaning.