Verb Phrases, Infinitive Phrases, and Parallelism

Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence:

The next book we will read in class is called Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference, by Warren St. John.

• next book

• will read

• is called

• to make

What is the auxiliary verb in this sentence?

The next book we will read in class is called Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference, by Warren St. John.

• read

• is

• called

• make

Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence:

The book tells the inspiring and transformative story of a refugee soccer team in Clarkston, Georgia, and the impact it had on the local community.

• tells

• inspiring

• transformative

• impact

Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence:

The book focuses on Luma Mufleh, a Jordanian-born woman who becomes the coach of a group of young refugees from war-torn countries like Sudan, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

• focuses

• becomes

• group

• refugees

Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence:

These refugees, struggling to adjust to their new lives in the U.S., find a sense of belonging and hope through soccer, thanks to Luma’s leadership and dedication.

• struggling

• find

• hope

• dedication

Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence:

As Luma helps the team overcome challenges both on and off the field, the story unfolds to show how the team and their coach navigate issues of identity, culture, race, and community.

• overcome challenges

• on and off

• to show

• navigate

Does the following sentence contain an infinitive phrase?

The book also highlights the social dynamics of Clarkston, a small town that becomes a resettlement hub for refugees.

• Yes

• No

What is an example of parallelism in the sentence?

Tensions arise as the town grapples with the arrival of large numbers of refugees, but the soccer team ultimately becomes a symbol of unity and resilience, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding between the new arrivals and long-time residents.

• Tensions arise; the soccer team becomes

• of large numbers; of refugees

• breaking down; barriers

• new arrivals; long-time residents

Does the following sentence contain an infinitive phrase?

In the end, Outcasts United is a story of personal growth, community building, and the power of sports to bring people together.

• a story

• of sports

• to bring

• together

It explores themes of belonging, the immigrant experience, and the potential for change through shared goals and mutual respect.

• explores; change

• belonging; the immigrant experience

• the potential; for change

• shared goals; mutual respect