Question

Which describes the underlined phrase in the sentence?

Shiny glass bowls and goblets drew the gaze of people ((passing the window.))

A.
misplaced modifier

B.
infinitive phrase

C.
gerund phrase

D.
participial phrase

Answer 1

The underlined phrase in the sentence "passing the window" is used as, option D. Participial Phrase. A participial phrase consists of a word ending in -ing or -en plus its modifiers. Participial phrases often function as adjectives. The underlined phrase "passing the window" describes the noun "people".