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Answer:
The phrase between brackets is a <em><u>gerund phrase</u></em>.
Explanation:
A gerund is a verb form that can function as a noun in a sentence. It is the '-ing' form of the verb that identifies as a noun.
A gerund phrase is a group of words that starts with a gerund and contains modifiers, nouns, or pronouns that acts as a direct object or can act as the subject in the sentence.
In the given sentence, the words in the brackets is a gerund phrase. It starts with the '-ing' form of the verb.
Answer:
It stated that the scope of such legal rights broadened over time to now include the right to enjoy life and be let alone.
Explanation:
When Pony is coming back from the movies, he realizes he is alone. His first mistake is that he didn't stop to wait for Darry, Sodapop, or one of the gang members to go with him to the movies. This results in him walking home alone, which in turn makes him easy bait. He then gets jumped by the Socs, all because he didn't wait for someone else to go with him.
