Select the sentence which contains TWO participle phrases.

A)

Those planning to leave for the weekend will be the ones packing their bags.

B)

I want to leave for the weekend, but I will have to pack my bags first.

Eliminate

C)

To leave for the weekend, you will need to pack your bags.

D)

Leaving for the weekend necessitates packing one's bags.

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Thunder Thighs

4 April, 04:51

Select the sentence which contains TWO participle phrases.

A)

Those planning to leave for the weekend will be the ones packing their bags.

B)

I want to leave for the weekend, but I will have to pack my bags first.

Eliminate

C)

To leave for the weekend, you will need to pack your bags.

D)

Leaving for the weekend necessitates packing one's bags.

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Mikayla Bradley · Answer 1

A) Those planning to leave for the weekend will be the ones packing their bags.

Explanation:

A participle phrase is an adjective phrase that starts with a participle.

The participles in this sentence are planning and packing.

As is seen, the first sentence has two participle phrases:

1. planning to leave for the weekend (modifies Those)

2. packing their bags. (modifies the ones)