What's the general function of a phrase in a sentence?

Does anyone know the theme in "The Lottery," by Shirley Jackson?

What type of phrase is "a very curious thing?" prepositional phrase appositive phrase participle phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase

Which of these statements is true about the Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907?

Read the sentence. When Pat decided to eat healthier, she asked her friends not to tantalize her with French fries and filled donuts. Which word has the same connotation as tantalize in the sentence above? A. tempt B. excite C. tease D. attract

Which is the correct written form of the scientific name that uses the rules of binomial nomenclature? Felis domesticus Felis Domesticus Felis domesticus felis domesticus

Which is a sentence fragment? A. The chef, who was responsible for the menu. B. The menu was planned in advance. C. The shopping was done, and the preparation begun. D. The chef was using a new recipe for roast chicken.

Most of the meaning in an interpersonal encounter is communicated nonverbally.

Choose the correct definition for bosque. A. forest B. tree C. stream D. shrubbery

Which sentence states the authors claim a (right

Who wants to be friends? Which of these statements is written using passive voice? a. I went to the store because it was having a sale. b. It was said that the store had a good sale. c. The store was advertising a good sale. d.