The sentence that contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier is: Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed sever stage fright.
Modifiers are optional elements in a phrase structure that even when removed, it does not affect the whole grammar of the sentence.
The option is (D).
It is obvious the first question would be what is the text about,what does the author try to convey and how does he presents the facts to manage his goals.
Mother, of course, thinks i need to apologize.
This is the correct way to write the sentence.
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I think the answer is the second option the one that says "Both demonstrate that pride can lead to unnecessary suffering".