A clause from sentence (i) has been turned into a(n) ___ in sentence (ii).

Question

A clause from sentence (i) has been turned into a(n) ___ in sentence (ii).

(i)Since she knew what the lecture was about, she didn't attend the meeting.
(ii) Knowing what the lecture was about, she didn't attend the meeting.

1 - compund predicate
2 - relative oun
3 - infinitive
4 - phrase

#4 - phrase is the answer, not 100% sure

Answer 1

Yay!! Right again!

A phrase is a group of words without a subject and predicate. This group of words is definitely a phrase.

Answer 2

It's a participial phrase modifying "she."

Answer 3

You are correct! In sentence (ii), the clause "Since she knew what the lecture was about" has been turned into a phrase. Specifically, it has been transformed into a gerund phrase "Knowing what the lecture was about." A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun, and in this case, it acts as the subject of the sentence. So, the answer is option 4 - phrase. Good job!