Question

Which word or words does the underlined participial phrase modify?

Hoping to win medals, Gary and Greg practiced night and day for the big race.

A.
Gary, Greg

B.
race

C.
night, day

D.
practiced

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

Hoping to win medals

Answer 3

d

Answer 4

nope

Answer 5

A.
Gary, Greg

Answer 6

Why do you think D?

Answer 7

...

Answer 8

yes it is A but @vera_ewing guide the user to the answer please

Answer 9

s a

Answer 10

Uh. You didn't answer my question.

Answer 11

Participle phrases modify nouns. In this case, "hoping" is the participle phrase. "Hoping is modifying "Gary and Greg"