Read the sentence.
<u>With its trunk</u>, an elephant gives an affectionate caress to its baby or mate.
Which best identifies the word the underlined phrase modifies?
(A) elephant
(B) gives
(C) caress
(D) trunk
Answer:
(B) gives
Explanation:
A phrase is a group of words that do not have a verb and a subject and does not form a complete thought.
The phrase "with its trunk" modifies the verb "gives" in the sentence.
"Students", UK's, says, youngsters
What are the linking verbs in this sentence?
When my dad gets angry, he gets very quiet and leaves the room.
The linking verbs in this sentence are
gets (angry), gets (very quiet).
