Which part of the sentence below is a participial phrase? Waving her arms, our mother tried to get our attention so we did not get on the wrong bus.
Waving her arms
What is the function of the participle "wailing" in the sentence below? The wailing toddler was having a temper tantrum. (1 point) Responses
"wailing" is not a participle as used in this sentence
"wailing" functions as an adjective
"wailing" functions as a pronoun
"wailing" functions as a noun
"wailing" functions as an adjective.
An infinitive phrase is demonstrated in which part of the sentence below? (Illuminate) To splash in a puddle of rainwater on the sidewalk is one of the many small joys of childhood. (1 point)
The infinitive phrase in the sentence is: "To splash in a puddle of rainwater."
Read the sentence below. Which of the following uses an infinitive in the correct way while still keeping the same meaning?
Bill ran to the store after school buying a shirt that was on sale. (1 point) Responses
Buying a shirt that was on sale is why Bill ran to the store after school.
Leave as is
Bill ran to the store after school to buy a shirt that was on sale.
Bill ran to the store after school and bought a new shirt that was on sale.
Bill ran to the store after school to buy a shirt that was on sale.
Which sentence includes a prepositional phrase?(1 point) Responses
The game was moved to Friday
The dog is wagging its tail
I will try to catch the ball
Thursday is the final day to buy tickets