Types of Phrases and Clauses

Which type of phrase begins with the word to + a verb?

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional

Which type of phrase begins with a word that looks like a verb (ending in -ing) and canNOT be taken out of the sentence because it is acting like a noun?

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional

Which type of phrase begins with a word that looks like a verb (ending in -ing, -ed, -d, -t) and can be taken out of the sentence (because it is acting like an adjective)?

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional

Which type of phrase begins with a preposition and end with an object (a noun of pronoun)?

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional

Which type of phrase contains a description or definition of another noun or pronoun in the sentence?

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional

A ___ does not have a subject and a verb.

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

A ___ has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

An ___ has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

A ___ has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• phrase

• independent clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

The sundial was one of the first instruments for TELLING TIME.

The underlined phrase is a...

• infinitive

• participial

• gerund

• appositive

• prepositional