Podcast
Questions and Answers
Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'To forgive is divine.'
Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: 'To forgive is divine.'
- Direct Object
- Subject (correct)
- Object of the Preposition
- Predicate Nominative
Determine the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Reading books is my favorite hobby.'
Determine the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Reading books is my favorite hobby.'
- Direct Object
- Object of the Preposition
- Subject (correct)
- Predicate Nominative
What is the function of the underlined participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog, wagging its tail, ran to greet its owner.'
What is the function of the underlined participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog, wagging its tail, ran to greet its owner.'
- Object of the Preposition
- Direct Object
- Appositive
- None of the above. (correct)
Identify the type of verbal phrase used in the following sentence: 'Having finished the race, he felt exhausted.'
Identify the type of verbal phrase used in the following sentence: 'Having finished the race, he felt exhausted.'
Which phrase best describes the underlined words in the following sentence? 'I went to the store to buy milk.'
Which phrase best describes the underlined words in the following sentence? 'I went to the store to buy milk.'
What noun function does the gerund phrase serve in the sentence: 'She enjoys painting landscapes.'
What noun function does the gerund phrase serve in the sentence: 'She enjoys painting landscapes.'
Which type of verbal phrase is exemplified in the sentence: 'The opportunity to travel the world was a dream come true.'
Which type of verbal phrase is exemplified in the sentence: 'The opportunity to travel the world was a dream come true.'
Select the noun function of the infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'His ambition is to become a doctor.'
Select the noun function of the infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'His ambition is to become a doctor.'
Identify the verbal phrase in the following sentence: 'The book lying on the table is mine.'
Identify the verbal phrase in the following sentence: 'The book lying on the table is mine.'
Determine the noun function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'I gave giving advice a try, but I didn't enjoy it.'
Determine the noun function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'I gave giving advice a try, but I didn't enjoy it.'
Flashcards
Verbal Phrase
Verbal Phrase
A verbal phrase functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Gerund
Gerund
A verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun.
Gerund Phrase
Gerund Phrase
A phrase that includes a gerund, plus any modifiers and complements.
Participle
Participle
Signup and view all the flashcards
Participial Phrase
Participial Phrase
Signup and view all the flashcards
Infinitive
Infinitive
Signup and view all the flashcards
Infinitive Phrase (N)
Infinitive Phrase (N)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Infinitive Phrase (ADJ)
Infinitive Phrase (ADJ)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Infinitive Phrase (ADV)
Infinitive Phrase (ADV)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Direct Object
Direct Object
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- The test consists of two sections.
Section I: Phrase Identification
- Task: Identify and classify word groups.
- Categories:
- Gerund Phrase
- Participial Phrase
- Infinitive Phrase (Noun)
- Infinitive Phrase (Adjective)
- Infinitive Phrase (Adverb)
Section II: Noun Function Identification
- Task: Determine the noun function of highlighted verbal/verbal phrases.
- Categories:
- Subject
- Direct Object
- Indirect Object
- Object of the Preposition
- Predicate Nominative
- Appositive
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
