1. gerund phrase - the verbal ending in -ing that is used as a noun is called a gerund
2. verb phrase - just a regular verb and all of the words surrounding it
3. adverb phrase - functions the same way as an adverb, which means that it answers questions such as when, where, why, how, etc.
4. participial phrase - although a participle looks the same as a gerund, it is never used as a noun, but rather as an adjective, or adverb
Answer:
D) The author finds Diane France's experiences interesting, and writes to inform readers about the process France used to make a bronze tiger tongue.
Explanation:
In the given excerpt from "Bone Detective" by Lorraine Jean Hopping, the author describes how the bronze tiger's tongue and paws were made by the detective Diane France. And it is this reconstruction that enabled others to feel what it really is like to be able to touch the tongue of the tiger and the big paws.
The description of the process of the reconstruction of the tongue and the paw emphasizes the author's interest in Diane France's experiences. It also gives information to the readers about the process that France used to make the bronze tiger tongue.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Answer:
its literal meaning
Explanation:
the denotatrion is the literal meaning of the word, yes have a nice day okok
