Identifying Verbal Phrases

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that begins with 'to' followed by a verb. Example: 'to run fast'.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase is a group of words that begins with a verb ending in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'running in the park'.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase is a group of words that begins with a verb ending in -ing or -ed and functions as an adjective. Example: 'excited about the game'.

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Identify the phrase: 'To be truly successful'

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Infinitive Phrase

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Identify the phrase: 'winning the national championship'

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Gerund Phrase

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Identify the phrase: 'Facing high school standards'

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Participial Phrase

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Identify the phrase: 'left in charge of the class'

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Participial Phrase

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What is a key characteristic of a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase can always be deleted from the sentence without changing the main meaning.

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What does a gerund phrase always begin with?

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A gerund phrase always begins with an -ing verb.

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What does an infinitive phrase always contain?

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An infinitive phrase always contains 'to' + verb.