Question

Which phrase in this sentence is a verbal phrase? The feet of the dead witch had disappeared entirely, and nothing was left but the silver shoes.

1) The feet of the dead witch
2) had disappeared entirely
3) and nothing was left
4) but the silver shoes

Answer 1

The verbal phrase in the given sentence is 'had disappeared entirely,' indicating a completed action.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase in the sentence "The feet of the dead witch had disappeared entirely, and nothing was left but the silver shoes" that is a verbal phrase is had disappeared entirely. A verbal phrase consists of a verb form that functions as something else in the sentence, such as an adjective or a noun, which in this case is part of the verb phrase indicating a completed action.