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Likurg_2 [28]
3 years ago
8

Which word best identifies the word the underlined phrase modifies? With its trunk, an elephant gives an affectionate caress to

its baby or mate. gives caress trunk elephant
English
1 answer:
Mashutka [201]3 years ago
7 0

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.  

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