Functions of Phrases

How can a prepositional phrase be used in a sentence?

• As an adverb

• As a noun

• As an adjective

• Both 1 and 3

How can an appositive phrase be used in a sentence?

• An an adjective

• As an adverb

• As noun

• As a verb

How can an infinitive phrase be used in a sentence?

• As a noun

• As an adjective

• As an adverb

• All of the above

How can a participle phrase be used in a sentence?

• As an adverb

• As an adjective

• As a noun

• As a verb

How can a gerund phrase be used in the following sentence?

• As an adjective

• As an adverb

• As a verb

• As a noun

How is the underlined prepositional phrase used?

Inside the auditorium people talked loudly until the end of the show.

• An adjective phrase to describe people.

• An adverb phrase to describe talked

How is the underlined prepositional phrase used?

Marty proved she could compete against any member of the other team.

• An adjective phrase to describe member.

• An adverb phrase to describe could compete.

How is the underlined gerund phrase used?

A person should always give learning new information a great deal of time.

• Subject of a verb

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• predicate noun

• Object of a preposition

How is the underlined gerund phrase used?

Recycling used materials gives our family a sense of accomplishment.

• Subject of a verb

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• predicate noun

• Object of a preposition

How is the underlined gerund phrase used?

Karen’s favorite pastime was playing the piano.

• Subject of a verb

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• predicate noun

• Object of a preposition