Phrases Practice Flashcard

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What is a gerund?

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

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Halim was punished for cheating.'

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cheating

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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 and any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective. Example: 'The dog, wagging his tail wildly, bounded out to meet us.'

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'That man dancing the jig must be Irish.'

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dancing the jig

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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Identify the phrase: 'with a hammer' in the sentence: 'The carpenter hit the nail with a hammer.'

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Prepositional phrase

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Sorting through old photographs, we found a portrait of our grandfather.'

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Sorting through old photographs

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What is an example of a gerund used as a subject?

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Example: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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What is an example of a participial phrase?

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Example: 'Barking loudly, the dog chased the cat.'