types of phrases 2

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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. Example: 'Canned in tomato sauce' in 'Pork and beans canned in tomato sauce is my favorite.'

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase is a group of words that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Flipping the switch suddenly' in 'Flipping the switch suddenly, Ron picked up two deer in the flashlight beams.'

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive (the base form of a verb preceded by 'to') and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'to get' in 'Tickets for the big game are hard to get.'

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a group of words that renames or provides additional information about a noun. Example: 'Tom Roberts' in 'The author, Tom Roberts, explained how he writes.'

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Identify the phrase: 'Running quickly' in the sentence 'Running quickly, she caught the bus.'

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Participial phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'To win the championship' in the sentence 'He trained hard to win the championship.'

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Infinitive phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'Swimming in the pool' in the sentence 'Swimming in the pool is my favorite activity.'

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Gerund phrase.

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

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Appositive phrase.

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What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?

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

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What is the function of a gerund phrase in a sentence?

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A gerund phrase functions as a noun, often serving as the subject or object of a verb.