Phrases and Clauses Practice #1

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase is a group of words that includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and any modifiers or complements. It describes a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the function of participials in a sentence.

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Participials function as adjectives in a sentence, modifying nouns or pronouns.

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What is an adverb phrase?

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An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing additional information about how, when, where, or why something happens.

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What is an adjective phrase?

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An adjective phrase is a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun, often including a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the underlined phrase: 'The cat, sleeping on the mat, is mine.'

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Participial phrase.

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Identify the underlined phrase: 'She ran with great speed.'

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Adverb phrase.

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What does a gerund phrase consist of?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and any modifiers or complements.

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Identify the underlined phrase: 'To win the game is my goal.'

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Infinitive phrase.

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

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about a noun or verb, often indicating location, direction, or time.

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Identify the underlined phrase: 'The book on the table is mine.'

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Adjective (prepositional) phrase.