Question

HELP ASAP! 20PTS (The bolded participle is in parentheses)

Which answer choice best explains how the bolded participle is used in this sentence?

(Lying) to the best of his ability, Roger hoped his mother wouldn't guess at the deception.


It is used as an adverb to describe the verb hoped.


It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Roger.


It is used as a noun and serves as the subject of the sentence.


It is used as a verb to describe the main action of the sentence.

Answer 1

Answer:The answer is "It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Roger."

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is "It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Roger."

Step-by-step explanation:

A participle is a word that is partly a verb and partially an adjective. A participle is simply a verb partaking the elements of a verb and an adjective.

In the example,

Lying to the best of his ability, the word 'lying' qualifies the noun, 'Roger' as an adjective does. It originates from the verb, 'lie.'