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The Writing Centre

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she should skip Latin class.
Answer:
The answer This phrase functions as an Adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase "dreaming about grapes" acts as the subject of the verb "meant."
 
 

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