Answer: It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Sam.
Answer:
D). It is used as an adjective to describe the noun Sam.
Explanation:
Participial phrases are described as the phrase comprising of a participle(present or past) along with its object(nouns or pronouns) or/and any of the modifiers that aids to accomplish the meaning of the phrase. Such phrases perform as an adjective in the sentence that intends to provide description to the sentence.
As per the question, the underlined participle phrase "Thinking it was after eight o' clock" beginning with the present participle 'thinking' is employed to function as an adjective in the sentence that provides description to the noun 'Sam'. Thus, option D is the correct answer.
