Participial phrase = PP Infinitive Phrase = IP
A PP is a group of words introduced by a present participle (<em>ing form</em> as in <em>feeling tired</em><em>, they went home</em>) or past participle (<em>-ed form</em> in regular verbs or other forms in irregular verbs as in <em>the police have questioned anyone </em><em>found lurking near the house</em>. )
An IP is any group of words introduced by infinitival to as in<em> I want </em><em>to dance.</em>
All relevant parts are found between brackets [ ] and the kind of phrase, PP or IP, will be placed at the end of the sentence.
Julia withdrew money from each paycheck [to renovate her old and dingy bathroom.] IP
[Humming to himself], he appeared in good spirits as he walked to the office. PP
Audience members, [bored by the dull guest speaker], quickly lost their interest in the presentation. PP
[To become an expert archer], Natasha dedicated long days to repetitive target drills. IP
The movie featured an unknown actress [described as a rising star]. PP
[To gain admittance to Yale University] was Nicholas's top priority. IP
Tonight's gala event is an effort [to help raise money for natural-disaster relief.] IP
Geocentric theory is a theory which states that the Earth is the center of the galaxy and the universe.
Scientific revolution was a period when people relied on organised studies and evidence-based conclusions to develop new technology.
Heliocentric theory is a theory which states that the Sun is the center of the galaxy.
Scientific method is a systematic way of solving a problem or obtaining information.
Answer:
1. After Reconstruction, many southern states enacted a poll tax, which was used to Ensure poor African Americans could not afford to vote.
2.Literacy tests, requiring voters to pass in order to vote. Because African Americans were exploited economically and denied an education, these restrictions disqualified many of them as voters.
I believe the answer would be A, Great Britain
