Question

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

Explanation:

1. For "Walking on the beach, Kat scoured the sand for seashells": The underlined phrase "Walking on the beach" functions as an adjective (describing Kat), so it's a participial phrase.
2. For "To precisely convey ideas can be difficult...": The underlined phrase "To precisely convey ideas" starts with "to" + verb, so it's an infinitive phrase.
3. For "Running in a race is a great way...": The underlined phrase "Running in a race" is a verb - ing form acting as a noun (subject), so it's a gerund phrase.

Answer:

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