Prepositional, Infinitive, and Appositive Phrases

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase functioning as an adverb?

• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• He ran quickly to catch the bus
• I need a new notebook to write my ideas
• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of prepositional phrases?

• To indicate location, time, manner, or purpose
• To provide versatility in a sentence
• To add descriptive details to a sentence
• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb?

• I need a new notebook to write my ideas
• He ran quickly to catch the bus
• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity
• The book on the shelf belongs to John

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an example of an appositive phrase set off by commas?

• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• My best friend, Sarah, is an excellent artist
• She sings with passion
• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• My best friend, Sarah, is an excellent artist
• She sings with passion
• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of an appositive phrase?

• My best friend, Sarah, is an excellent artist
• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• She sings with passion
• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase functioning as an adjective?

• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity
• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• I need a new notebook to write my ideas
• He ran quickly to catch the bus

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the structure of a prepositional phrase?

• Adjective + noun/pronoun + verb
• Noun/pronoun + verb + modifiers
• To + verb in base form
• Preposition + object + modifiers

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase providing additional information about a verb?

• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity
• She sings with passion
• My best friend, Sarah, is an excellent artist
• The book on the shelf belongs to John

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?

• To swim in the ocean is my favorite summer activity
• The book on the shelf belongs to John
• She sings with passion
• My best friend, Sarah, is an excellent artist

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CCSS.L.8.1A