Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
Which type of phrase is used to modify a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence?
Which type of phrase is used to modify a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence?
- Verb phrase
- Adjective phrase
- Noun phrase
- Adverb phrase (correct)
Which one of the following is not a type of phrase based on its use?
Which one of the following is not a type of phrase based on its use?
- Adverb phrase
- Noun phrase
- Adjective phrase
- Verb phrase (correct)
In the sentence 'The cat with the long tail is sleeping,' what type of phrase is 'with the long tail'?
In the sentence 'The cat with the long tail is sleeping,' what type of phrase is 'with the long tail'?
- Noun phrase
- Adverb phrase
- Adjective phrase (correct)
- Verb phrase
What type of phrase is 'in the garden' in the sentence 'The children are playing in the garden'?
What type of phrase is 'in the garden' in the sentence 'The children are playing in the garden'?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of phrase may be used in a sentence as subject or object?
Which type of phrase may be used in a sentence as subject or object?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Phrase Types
- An adverbial phrase is used to modify a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
Phrase Classification
- A phrase that is not based on its function is an absolute phrase.
Phrase Identification
- 'With the long tail' in the sentence 'The cat with the long tail is sleeping' is a prepositional phrase.
- 'In the garden' in the sentence 'The children are playing in the garden' is a prepositional phrase.
Phrase Function
- A noun phrase may be used in a sentence as subject or object.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
