Question

Identify the present participial phrase that describes Jim. A) Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours. Eliminate B) Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours. C) Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours. D) Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours.

Answer 1

Trying to impress his boss, Jim worked extra long hours. Present participle phrases begin with an -ing word. Present participle phrases act as an adjective.