Midterm Review: Grammar

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its auxiliaries (helping verbs). Example: 'have been working'.

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Identify the components of an adverbial phrase.

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An adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, providing context such as time, place, or manner. Example: 'Whenever he feels nervous'.

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What is a noun phrase?

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A noun phrase includes a noun and its modifiers. Example: 'The old wooden chair'.

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Define an infinitive phrase.

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An infinitive phrase begins with 'to' followed by a verb and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'To travel the world'.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating how, when, where, or to what extent an action occurs.

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What is the difference between a verb phrase and a noun phrase?

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A verb phrase contains the action of the sentence, while a noun phrase identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Provide an example of a gerund phrase.

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A gerund phrase begins with a verb ending in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'Running quickly is fun'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes the object of the preposition. Example: 'in the park'.

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Explain the role of a subject in a sentence.

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The subject is the part of the sentence that indicates who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'