Phrase Types Flashcard

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What is a Noun Phrase?

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A group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence, often consisting of a noun and its modifiers.

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What function does a Noun Phrase serve?

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Subject, complement, or object of preposition.

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What is an Infinitive Phrase?

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A phrase that begins with 'to' followed by a verb, functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Which phrase type uses 'to + verb'?

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Infinitive Phrase.

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What is a Gerund Phrase?

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A phrase that begins with a gerund (an -ing form of a verb) and functions as a noun.

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Which phrase type uses the -ing form of a verb?

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Gerund Phrase.

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What is an Absolute Phrase?

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A phrase that modifies a noun and includes a noun and a participle or prepositional phrase.

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What components make up an absolute phrase?

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Noun phrase + Prepositional phrase OR Noun phrase + Participial Phrase.

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What is a Verb Phrase?

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A phrase that consists of a main verb and its auxiliaries, expressing action or state of being.

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What function does a Verb Phrase serve?

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Action or state of being.