Question

Which describes the underlined phrase in the sentence?

Try dialing the number again very slowly.

A. participial phrase
B. gerund phrase
C. infinitive phrase
D. misplaced modifier

Underlined: "dialing the number again very slowly."

I think the answer is either A. or B.

Answer 1

I think it is A. Participal Phrase

Answer 2

I thought so too! BUT, a participial phrase is a participial with its modifiers and complements - all working together as an adjective.

Answer 3

And then a gerund phrase is the same, but it includes a gerund and works together as a noun.

Answer 4

No giving out answers.

Answer 5

it cant be a misplaced modifier nor an infinitive

Answer 6

so its A or B

Answer 7

Yeah, I know. So, I am torn between A. and B. :(

Answer 8

that sucks

Answer 9

Do your own homework...

Answer 10

Geez. I am just asking for some help here. It's called Open Study, where we can ask others to help us learn and study together.

Answer 11

yeah that was kind of mean

Answer 12

No it wasn't.

Answer 13

ya

Answer 14

sort of...

Answer 15

If you guys can't help, then please leave us.

Answer 16

Don't care.

Answer 17

wow now thats just cold...