Identifying Verbal Phrases

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What is an Infinitive Phrase?

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An infinitive phrase begins with 'to' followed by a verb. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is a Gerund Phrase?

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

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What is a Participial Phrase?

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A participial phrase begins with a verb ending in -ing or -ed and functions as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold'.

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Identify the phrase: 'to use nuclear energy'.

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Infinitive Phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'Gathering my courage'.

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Gerund Phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'sending applications early'.

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Gerund Phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'getting good grades'.

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Gerund Phrase.

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

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It functions as a noun.

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

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It functions as an adjective.

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What is the function of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?

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It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.