Identify the type of Phrase:She preferred eating at the local deli for lunch.
Correct answer: A. gerund phrase
- A. gerund phrase
- B. verb phrase
- C. noun phrase
- D. absolute phrase
Explanation
The phrase "eating at the local deli" is a gerund phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a gerund (a verb form ending in "-ing") and functions as a noun.- In this case, the gerund phrase "eating at the local deli" functions as the object of the verb "preferred", indicating the activity she preferred
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