Question

Which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify?

After the sun rises, Marta jogs to the city park.

A.
jogs

B.
Marta

C.
city

D.
park

Answer 1

After the sun rises,

Answer 2

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 3

is it b

Answer 4

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 5

jogs actually

Answer 6

can u help me @MrsJ

Answer 7

You were correct the first time.

Answer 8

Marta is being modified by the phrase because her actions change "after the sun rises".

Answer 9

why wouldnt it be jog

Answer 10

How does "after the sun rise" change "jog"?

Answer 11

why would it change something

Answer 12

That's what "modify" means

Answer 13

"After the sun rises" is a dependent clause that gives more information about the independent clause "Marta jogs to the city park". The dependent clause modifies the subject of the independent clause.

Answer 14

can u help with more

Answer 15

Is the underlined phrase an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?

Late in the evening, the child reads a book in bed.

A.
adverb phrase

B.
adjective phrase

Answer 16

is it a

Answer 17

in the evening,

Answer 18

Yes, that is an adverbial phrase.

Answer 19

Now I am going to eat dinner.