Identifying Verbal Phrases

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase always begins with an -ing verb and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the phrase: 'Getting up at five' in the sentence 'Getting up at five, we got an early start.'

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Participial Phrase

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Identify the phrase: 'sending applications early' in the sentence 'The college recommends sending applications early.'

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Gerund Phrase

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase can always be deleted from the sentence and usually begins with an -ing or past tense verb.

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Identify the phrase: 'Swimming in your pool' in the sentence 'Swimming in your pool is always fun.'

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Gerund Phrase

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase always contains 'to' followed by a verb and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the phrase: 'to swim in the ocean' in the sentence 'I love to swim in the ocean.'

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Infinitive Phrase

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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.

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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.

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Identify the phrase: 'to read books' in the sentence 'She wants to read books.'

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Infinitive Phrase