Question

language development: conventions
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which of the following sentences contains a participial phrase?
a. the students are entering the cafeteria.
b. today there are many options on the menu.
c. bao orders pasta, salad, and a drink for lunch.
d. sitting at the table, melinda eats her sandwich.

Explanation:

A participial phrase consists of a participle (verb form acting as an adjective) and its modifiers/objects.

• Option A: "are entering" is a present progressive verb phrase, not a participial phrase.
• Option B: No participle; it's a simple statement about menu options.
• Option C: "orders" is a main verb, no participial phrase.
• Option D: "Sitting at the table" has the present participle "Sitting" with its phrase, acting as an adjective to describe Melinda.

Answer:

D. Sitting at the table, Melinda eats her sandwich.