Verbal Phrases Practice

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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 functions as an adjective in a sentence. Example: 'Gathering my courage, I asked the teacher for help.'

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What is a Gerund Phrase?

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A gerund phrase is a group of words that includes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Getting up at five, we got an early start.'

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What is an Infinitive Phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive (the base form of a verb preceded by 'to') and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'I am expected to do the dishes at his house every night.'

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What is a Prepositional Phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. Example: 'at the circus'.

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What is the function of a Participial Phrase in a sentence?

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A participial phrase functions as an adjective, providing more information about a noun or pronoun.

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What is the function of a Gerund Phrase in a sentence?

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A gerund phrase functions as a noun, serving as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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What is the function of an Infinitive Phrase in a sentence?

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An infinitive phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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How can you identify a Participial Phrase?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that acts as an adjective, often providing additional information about a noun.

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How can you identify a Gerund Phrase?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun, often serving as the subject or object of a sentence.

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How can you identify an Infinitive Phrase?

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Look for the word 'to' followed by a verb, which can be accompanied by modifiers or complements.