Final answer:
The bold words 'did not attend' in the given sentence are classified as a verb phrase, consisting of the auxiliary verb 'did,' the adverb 'not,' and the main verb 'attend.'
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is focused on identifying the correct grammatical label for the bold words in the sentence 'A few of the committee member did not attend.' Based on the context provided, the bold words constitute a verb phrase with 'did not attend' signifying the action that was or was not taken by the subject 'A few of the committee member.' The verb 'did' serves as an auxiliary (or helping) verb, 'not' is an adverb that negates the verb, and 'attend' is the main verb in its base form.
In the examples given, terms like 'principles' and 'conditions' are related, but it is a verb phrase that is being asked about in this particular question. The verbs mentioned in the conditions provide insight into how verbs function within sentences and might serve to contextualize our understanding of the verb phrase 'did not attend.'