Fascinated by the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave, the tourists took
Correct answer: B. Participle Phrase
- A. Infinitive Phrase
- B. Participle Phrase
- C. Gerund Phrase
- D. Absolute Phrase
Explanation
- "Fascinated by the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave" is a participle phrase, consisting of the participle "Fascinated" and its object "by the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave".- The participle phrase functions as an adjective, modifying the noun "tourists" and describing their state.- The phrase is set off by a comma, indicating that it provides additional information about the tourists.
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