Which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify?

With its trunk, the elephant gives a caress to its baby.

A.
caress

B.
gives

C.
elephant

D.
trunk

Question

Which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify? 

With its trunk, the elephant gives a caress to its baby.
 
 A.
caress
 
 B.
gives
 
 C.
elephant
 
 D.
trunk

anonymous · Answer

@kelliegirl33

anonymous · Answer

@esshotwired

anonymous · Answer

" With its trunk"  is an adverb phrase modifying the verb " gives " and answers the question " how ? "

anonymous · Answer

the underlined phrase is to its baby

anonymous · Answer

@kelliegirl33 sry i frgot to show the underlined word

esshotwired · Answer

I think that the phrase "to its baby" would be modifying "caress." The caress is being received by the baby.

This one is kinda harder to explain >.< but do you kinda sorta get it?