(8) the general pattern of the prints is verified first.

what kind of phrase is of the prints in sentence 8?
a) verb phrase
b) absolute phrase
c) infinitive phrase
d) prepositional phrase

D). Prepositional phrase.

Explanation:

Prepositional phrase exemplifies a phrase consists of a preposition, its object(noun, gerund, pronoun), and any modifiers of the subject that adds description to the sentence. It modifies the sentence by functioning either as an adjective or an adverb. These phrases are also characterized as adverbial or adjectival phrases as it modifies a verb or an adjective. In the given sentence, "of the prints" illustrates a prepositional phrase that is beginning with the preposition "of", followed by its object "prints" and modifier of the object "the" and functioning as an adjective in the sentence. Thus, this makes us conclude option D as the answer.

which speech are you talking about?