Participial and Appositive Phrases Flashcard

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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. It functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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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 next to it. It usually follows the noun it describes.

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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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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

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a talented musician

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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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What role does an appositive phrase play in a sentence?

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An appositive phrase provides additional information or clarification about a noun, often adding detail.

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Example of a sentence with a participial phrase: 'Running quickly, she caught the bus.' What is the participial phrase?

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Running quickly

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Example of a sentence with an appositive phrase: 'The book, a bestseller, was on the table.' What is the appositive phrase?

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a bestseller

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How can you identify a participial phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that acts as an adjective and is accompanied by modifiers.

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How can you identify an appositive phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun, often set off by commas.