Question

identify the underlined phrase in each sentence as a gerund, infinitive, or participial phrase. walking on the beach, kai scoured the sand for seashells. to precisely convey ideas can be difficult even for accompt. running in a race is a great way to exercise and have fun.

Explanation:

A gerund is a verb - ing form that functions as a noun. An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'. A participial phrase is a verb - ing or verb - ed form that functions as an adjective. "Walking on the beach" is a gerund phrase as it acts as a noun (the subject of the action of scouring the sand). "To precisely convey ideas" is an infinitive phrase as it starts with 'to' + verb. "Running in a race" is a gerund phrase as it functions as a noun (the subject of the sentence about a great way to exercise).

Answer:

1. Walking on the beach: gerund phrase
2. To precisely convey ideas: infinitive phrase
3. Running in a race: gerund phrase