Question

Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun? The athletes ran the 500-meter race with ease. Skilled as a baker

Answer 1

Answer:

The sentence that contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun is:

Skilled as a baker

Explanation:

Two understand this we need to remember that verbal phrases are sentences that talk time and action. Also, use different verbs, one as a direct object and other as an indirect object. In our case, the correct sentence is Skilled as a baker because it speaks time and action, as well as using two verbs: one as a direct object and one as indirect.

Answer 2

Answer:

D). My objective was writing an eloquent speech.

Explanation:

Verbal phrase is defined as the phrase that consists of an auxiliary or helping verb followed by the main verb along with a direct or indirect object dependent on the verb. Such phrases primarily function either as an adverb or as an adjective in the sentence.

In the given question, option D i.e. 'My objective was writing an eloquent speech' employs a verbal phrase 'was writing an eloquent speech' as it involves an auxiliary verb 'was' which precedes the main verb 'writing' along with the direct object 'an eloquent speech'. Thus, it justifies the above claim and hence, option D is the correct answer.