FIRST PERSON TO HELP ME GETS BRAINLIEST AND EXTRA POINTS PLEASE HELP Directions: For #’s 5-12, read each sentence and determine what the underlined word or phrase is. Then, choose the correct letter that corresponds with the verbal and write it on the line.

A. Gerund D. Prepositional Phrase

B. Infinitive E. Verb

C. Participle

5. Even after two hours, they still had plenty of time left to play.

6. I just called to say goodbye.

7. Running is my favorite kind of exercise.

8. The dancing dog made me laugh until my stomach hurt.

9. Mike is about to go to the store.

10. The smiling girl was happy to receive the award.

11. Francine was smiling at the cute boy.

12. The thieves left to go to the house.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”