Phrases

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What is an infinitive?

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

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'cascading' in 'the cascading waterfall'.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Searching the glove compartment'.

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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: 'with me before dinner'.

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What is a gerund?

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

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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 doctor, is here.'

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'Shane went to the store.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What does a participial phrase modify?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase can be identified by looking for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.