Types of Phrases Quiz

What is an infinitive phrase?

• A group of words that begins with an infinitive (to + verb) and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

• A group of words that begins with a gerund (verb + -ing) and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

• A group of words that begins with a participle (verb + -ed) and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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

• a) Running in the park

• b) To run in the park

• c) After running in the park

• d) Ran in the park

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A group of words that begins with an adjective and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A group of words that begins with a conjunction and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A group of words that begins with a verb and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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

• a) Running in the park

• b) To run in the park

• c) The man running in the park

• c) After running in the park.

What is a participle phrase?

• A group of words that includes a participle and functions as an adverb.

• A group of words that includes a participle and functions as a verb.

• A group of words that includes a participle and functions as an adjective.

• A group of words that includes a participle and functions as a noun.

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

• a) Running in the park

• b) To run in the park

• d) Ran in the park

• c) After running in the park

What is a gerund phrase?

• A phrase that includes a noun and any modifiers or complements.

• A phrase that includes a verb and any modifiers or complements.

• A phrase that includes an adjective and any modifiers or complements.

• A phrase that includes a gerund and any modifiers or complements.

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

• c) After running in the park

• b) To run in the park

• a) Running in the park

• d) Ran in the park

What is the function of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?

• An infinitive phrase functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

• An infinitive phrase functions as a pronoun in a sentence.

• An infinitive phrase functions as a conjunction in a sentence.

• An infinitive phrase functions as a verb in a sentence.

What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• A prepositional phrase functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A prepositional phrase functions as a verb in a sentence.

• A prepositional phrase functions as an adverb or an adjective in a sentence.

• A prepositional phrase functions as a conjunction in a sentence.