What type of clause or phrase is italicizes in the sentences below ?

the fishing having become so poor, we packed up camp and moved to another lake.

-past participial phrase
-noun clause
- adverb clause
-nominative absolute
-elliptical clause

A). Past participial phrase.

Explanation:

Participial phrases are illustrated as the sentence comprising of a participle(present or past) along with the object and the modifiers that serve to accomplish the thought. Past participial phrases would include the past participle along with the object and modifier that serves as an 'adjective' in the sentence.

As per the question, the type of clause or phrase that is italicized would be past participial phrase as it involves the past participle form of the verb along with the object 'another lake'. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

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