Identify the term that correctly identifies the capitalized word(s) in each sentence.
7. LISTENING TO THE MIX CD MY BROTHER MADE FOR ME, I began to hope he would make me another.
a. adverbial phrase
b. gerund phrase
c. infinitive phrase
d. participial phrase
8. Staci decided TO VISIT HER AUNT AND UNCLE DURING THE SUMMER.
a. gerund phrase
b. infinitive phrase
c. participial phrase
d. prepositional phrase
my answers
7. d
8. d
can some one check my answers
7 is right, 8 is wrong.
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is 8 b
To find the correct answer, we need to identify the phrase that correctly describes the capitalized word(s) in each sentence. Let's analyze each sentence and its options:
7. In this sentence, the capitalized phrase "LISTENING TO THE MIX CD MY BROTHER MADE FOR ME" functions as an introductory detail providing more information about the subject ("I"). This phrase starts with the present participle "LISTENING" and functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb "began." Therefore, the correct answer is (a) adverbial phrase.
8. In this sentence, the capitalized phrase "TO VISIT HER AUNT AND UNCLE DURING THE SUMMER" functions as the direct object of the verb "decided." This phrase starts with the infinitive marker "TO" and functions as an infinitive phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) infinitive phrase.