Question

Which of these excerpts from the story includes an adverbial phrase set off with a comma?

The riots were suppressed, but there were

many burglaries in the suburb...

While the little boy and the pet dog raced

ahead, the husband and wife found

O themselves comparing the possible

effectiveness of each style against its

appearance...

There would be no way out, only a struggle

getting bloodier and bloodier ...

The husband said, Don't worry, my dear,

cats always look before they leap.

Answer 1

While the little boy and the pet dog raced ahead, the husband and wife found themselves comparing the possible effectiveness of each style against its appearance...

Step-by-step explanation:

An adverbial phrase is a phrase or group of words that modifies the verb, adverb, and adjectives in a sentence. And if an adverbial phrase begins any sentence, then it should always be followed by a comma.

Among the given sentences, the second sentence contains an adverbial phrase that is set off with a comma. The adverbial phrase is "while the little boy and the pet dog raced ahead" which is then followed by a comma, separating it from the independent clause of the remaining sentence.

Thus, the correct answer is the second option/ sentence.