They enjoyed taking long walks on the trail.
Correct answer: A. Gerund Phrase
- A. Gerund Phrase
- B. Participle Phrase
- C. Infinitive Phrase
- D. Appositive phrase
Explanation
- "taking long walks on the trail" is a gerund phrase, consisting of the verb form "taking" (ending in "-ing") and its object "long walks on the trail".- The gerund phrase functions as a noun, serving as the direct object of the verb "enjoyed" and indicating the activity that brought enjoyment.- Gerund phrases often function as nouns, and in this case, "taking long walks on the trail" is the thing that was enjoyed.
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