Identifying Phrase Types in Sentences

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that begins with the word 'to' followed by a verb. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. Example: 'to run fast'.

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Identify the function of a gerund phrase in a sentence.

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A gerund phrase functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as a subject, direct object, or object of a preposition. Example: 'Swimming in the ocean is fun.' (subject).

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase is a group of words that begins with a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and includes any modifiers. Example: 'Barking loudly, the dog chased the cat.'

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How does a gerund phrase differ from a participial phrase?

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A gerund phrase functions as a noun, while a participial phrase functions as an adjective. Example: 'Running is fun.' (gerund) vs. 'The running water is cold.' (participial).

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What is the role of a participial phrase in a sentence?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it. Example: 'The girl, laughing joyfully, ran to her friend.'

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Identify the type of phrase: 'to eat a healthy breakfast'.

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This is an infinitive phrase.

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Identify the type of phrase: 'running through the park'.

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This is a gerund phrase.

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Identify the type of phrase: 'painted in bright colors'.

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This is a participial phrase.

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What is the subject of the sentence: 'Writing in her journal helps Sarah clear her mind'?

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The subject is the gerund phrase 'Writing in her journal'.

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What does the participial phrase 'Covered in mud' modify in the sentence: 'Covered in mud, the dog ran happily'?

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It modifies the noun 'dog'.