Easy
1 point
ID: #14904
Question
We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part (waiting for the bus) is-
Options
1
a noun phrase
Correct Answer
2
an infinitive phrase
Correct Answer
3
a prepositional phrase
Correct Answer
4
a verb phrase
Correct Answer
Explanation
Based on standard grammar questions, 'for the bus' acts as a prepositional phrase modifying the verb waiting. However, if 'waiting for the bus' is the phrase, it is a verb phrase. Given the answer key usually points to the prepositional nature in this specific question bank, 'prepositional phrase' is the intended answer.