Question

until recently, my puppy did not know how to behave on his leash. enrolling him in puppy class was the smartest thing we ever did. first, he learned to come when his name was called. after that, he learned to stay in one place. before long, he was the best - behaved dog in our neighborhood!
what type of phrase is \enrolling him in puppy class\?
gerund phrase
what does \enrolling him in puppy class\ add to the text?
it conveys a precise idea.
it describes time and location.
it provides variety and interest.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• "It conveys a precise idea": The phrase "enrolling him in puppy class" clearly and specifically identifies the action taken to address the puppy's behavior, so it conveys a precise idea.
• "It describes time and location": The phrase does not mention time or location, so this is incorrect.
• "It provides variety and interest": The phrase is a gerund phrase acting as a subject, and its main role is not to provide variety/interest but to convey a specific action. Thus, the correct option is the one about conveying a precise idea.

Answer:

It conveys a precise idea.