1. is the underlined phrase an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?

early (in the morning,) the animals begin the search for food.

a.
adjective phrase

b.
adverb phrase

2. which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify?

with its trunk, the elephant gives a caress (to its baby.)

a.
caress

b.
gives

c.
elephant

d.
trunk

3. which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify?

the writer (for the food magazine) can describe the taste, smell, and appearance of a meal.

a.
meal

b.
describe

c.
taste

d.
writer