Types of Phrases

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Present participles end in -ing, while past participles often end in -ed or -en. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.'

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Example: 'under the table', 'with enthusiasm'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading books is enjoyable.'

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'Reading' is the gerund.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to travel the world.'

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'to travel' is the infinitive.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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'broken' is the participle.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My friend, a talented artist, painted this.'

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'a talented artist' is the appositive.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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'on the roof' is the prepositional phrase.