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Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb?
Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb?
- We went _to the park_ after lunch. (correct)
- She is known _for her intelligence_.
- _After the game_, we went out for pizza.
- The book _on the table_ is mine.
Complete the sentence with an appositive phrase: My brother, __________, is training to be a pilot.
Complete the sentence with an appositive phrase: My brother, __________, is training to be a pilot.
a skilled aviator
Identify the sentence that contains a gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence.
Identify the sentence that contains a gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence.
- She enjoys _reading books_ in her free time.
- He is good _at playing guitar_.
- They went _fishing in the lake_.
- _Swimming in the ocean_ is her favorite activity. (correct)
In the sentence 'Running quickly, she caught the bus,' 'Running quickly' is an example of a participial phrase used as an adjective.
In the sentence 'Running quickly, she caught the bus,' 'Running quickly' is an example of a participial phrase used as an adjective.
Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase acting as an adverb?
Which sentence contains an infinitive phrase acting as an adverb?
Flashcards
Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
A group of words that begins with a preposition and modifies another word in the sentence.
Appositive
Appositive
A noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun right beside it.
Participial Phrase
Participial Phrase
A verbal that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun, and is often part of a larger phrase.
Gerund
Gerund
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Infinitive
Infinitive
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Study Notes
- A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.
- Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverbs, modifying nouns or verbs, respectively.
- An appositive is a noun or pronoun that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun beside it.
- An appositive phrase includes the appositive and its modifiers.
- Appositives and appositive phrases provide additional information about the nouns or pronouns they follow.
- A participle is a verb form used as an adjective.
- Present participles end in "-ing," while past participles usually end in "-ed" or "-en."
- A participial phrase includes the participle, its modifiers, and any related words, all acting as an adjective.
- A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun.
- A gerund phrase includes the gerund and its modifiers, all functioning as a noun.
- An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by "to."
- An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive, its modifiers, and any related words.
- Infinitive phrases can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs within a sentence.
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Description
Definitions of prepositional, appositive, participle, gerund, and infinitive phrases. Focus on the structure, function, and components of each phrase type. Understand how these phrases contribute to sentence structure.
