Phrases and Verbals

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What is a phrase?

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A group of words used as a single part of speech that has no subject or verb.

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What are the three types of verbals in English?

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Participles, gerunds, and infinitives.

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In the sentence, 'The opportunity to make new friends is now,' what role does the infinitive phrase play?

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It works as an adjective.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

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A group of words that has a subject, a verb, and a complete message.

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In the sentence, 'The bird was eager to fly in the sky,' what role does the infinitive phrase play?

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It works as an adverb.

Front

What is an infinitive?

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The base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to,' that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a gerund?

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A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

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What is a participle?

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A verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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How does a gerund differ from a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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What is the function of an adverbial phrase?

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To modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.