I would say the answer is A
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE.
A verbal phrase consists of a verbal and a modifier or any object. Verbal is the term used to define a verb form that does not function as a verb in a sentence. Instead it functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Three types of verbal phrase
Gerund phrase - consists of a gerund (-ing) and a modifier or object. Functions as a noun and can be a subject, subject complement, object, or appositive int he sentence.
Infinitive phrase - begins with an infinitive and is followed by an object or modifier. It almost always begin with "to" and is followed by the verb.
Participial phrase - always functions as an adjective in the sentence; consists of past or present participle with any object or modifier.
Answer:
Compound sentence
Explanation:
A compound sentence is a type of sentence that contains an independent clause joined by a comma, or semicolon.
Therefore, from the given sentence, "Whenever the clock struck midnight, Cinderella lost her slipper", we can see that the sentence has an independent clause which is "Cinderella lost her slipper" which is joined to another clause with a comma.
