Question #N521
The sentence "The dog, running down the street, was chasing a ball." is an example of a(n) _____ phrase.
A. participial
B. infinitive
C. appositive
D. adverbial
Correct Answer is: A
A participial phrase is a phrase that functions as an adjective and is based on a participle. In this sentence, "running down the street" is a participial phrase that modifies the noun "dog."