Choose the option that is a type of verbal phrase.

a. participial phrase
b. infinitive phrase
c. gerund phrase
d. all of the above

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE.

A verbal phrase consists of a verbal and a modifier or any object. Verbal is the term used to define a verb form that does not function as a verb in a sentence. Instead it functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

Three types of verbal phrase

Gerund phrase - consists of a gerund (-ing) and a modifier or object. Functions as a noun and can be a subject, subject complement, object, or appositive int he sentence.

Infinitive phrase - begins with an infinitive and is followed by an object or modifier. It almost always begin with "to" and is followed by the verb.

Participial phrase - always functions as an adjective in the sentence; consists of past or present participle with any object or modifier.

The answer would be d) the new managers of smalltown grocery store have become unpopular.