Verbal Phrases Flashcard

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction. Example: 'on the table'.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the table belongs to me.'

Back

on the table.

Front

What is a participial phrase?

Back

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: 'barking loudly'.

Front

Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog, barking loudly, chased the mailman down the street.'

Back

barking loudly.

Front

What is a gerund phrase?

Back

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: 'Running a marathon'.

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Running a marathon requires a lot of training.'

Back

Running a marathon.

Front

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

Back

A prepositional phrase functions as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The students in the classroom are studying for the test.'

Back

in the classroom.

Front

What is the difference between a participial phrase and a gerund phrase?

Back

A participial phrase acts as an adjective, while a gerund phrase acts as a noun.

Front

Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The broken window, covered in frost, needed to be replaced.'

Back

covered in frost.