Question

Which term best describes the underlined words?

Originating in Bohemia, the polka was first developed around 1830.

A.
participial phrase

B.
gerund phrase

C.
infinitive phrase

Answer 1

what word is underlined?

Answer 2

@jagr2713 oh yah i forgot tht, its "Originating in Bohmeia"

Answer 3

bohemia*

Answer 4

Verb: was developed — transitive, passive voice, past tense, indefinite aspect, indicative mode

Subject: the polka — common noun with the definite article

"first" is an adverb modifying the verb

"around 1830" is a prepositional phrase modifying the verb

"originating in Bohemia" is a participial phrase modifying the subject. The -ing form could be either a so-called present participle or it could be a gerund. Since this phrase is a modifier, "originating" is a participle.

Answer 5

@jagr2713 tnx so much!!

Answer 6

Any time :D