Question

2. In each of the following sentences, state (a) the grammatical name and (if they are phrase or clause) (b)
the grammatical function of each underlined expression which type of phrase and clauses are they.
a) He won the challenge against all odds.
b) My dog, which usually refuses to go near the water, dived into the canal to catch a vole.
c) He lost his double chin after he gave up beer.
d) His parents did not understand what could have made him do it.
e) Walking alone along the beach helps me to think clearly.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a.  He won the challenge against all odds. [ clause]

b. divided into the canal to catch a vole [phrase]

c.  He lost his double chin [ clause]

d. not understand what [phrase]

e. Walking alone along the beach helps me to think clearly.​ [clause