Participial and Appositive Phrases Flashcard

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.'

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a skilled guitarist

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase is a group of words that includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and any modifiers or complements.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog barking loudly kept me awake.'

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barking loudly

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What role does a participial phrase play in a sentence?

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A participial phrase acts as an adjective, providing more information about a noun.

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Identify the noun modified by the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Running down the street, the cat startled me.'

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the cat

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What is the difference between a participial phrase and an appositive phrase?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun using a verb form, while an appositive phrase renames or provides additional information about a noun.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive phrase.

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My friend, an avid traveler, just returned from Europe.

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What is the function of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

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An appositive phrase provides clarity or additional detail about a noun.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The city of Paris, the capital of France, is beautiful.'

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the capital of France