Jose wanted to let his dog out for a walk. opening the gate, jose let his dog into the yard. after a long afternoon of play and fun, he took him back inside for food. looking at the underlined portion below, identify this portion of the sentence: (opening the gate,) jose let his dog into the yard. phrase clause gerund sentence

the turtle carries new life, oat seeds, over to the other side of the highway and plants them there.

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.