30 points Which answer choice best explains how the bolded participial phrase is used in this sentence?

Thinking it was after eight o'clock, Sam hurried home.

It is used as a noun and acts as the subject of the sentence.

It is used as a verb to name the main action of the sentence.

It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Sam.

It is used as an adverb to describe the verb hurried.

Thinking it was after eight o'clock, Sam hurried home.

Explanation:

its c because its his point of view

research question: do the predicted benefits of genetic enhancements outweigh the possible negative consequences of this technology?  

what information do i need to research in order to answer this question?  

-predicted benefits of genetic enhancements

-negative consequences of genetic enhancements

-existing, if any, consequences of the new technology

-possible consequences if the technology is perfected

what sources will have the information?

-scientific research documents or news articles summarizing research

-articles in science and medical journals, magazines, and electronic databases

-books

-experts at genetics: geneticists, scientists, professors

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