Types of Phrases

Angleton High School is a great place to learn.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

My husband teaches ESL to adults at Brazosport College, a convenient community option.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

When you sleep in class, do not expect to do well on tests.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

Erin loves wearing cat ears on her head.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

Struggling as you learn is not a bad thing; it can help you remember the concepts better.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

Frozen with fear, Branson asked Betty out for pizza and a movie.

• appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

In English class, Halyee keeps talking during the announcements

• Appositive phrase

• participial phrase

• gerund phrase

• infinitive phrase

Identify the type of phrase in the following sentence: 'To win the championship is their ultimate goal.'

• Appositive phrase

• Participial phrase

• Gerund phrase

• Infinitive phrase

What type of phrase is used in this sentence: 'The book on the table is mine.'

• Appositive phrase

• Prepositional phrase

• Gerund phrase

• Infinitive phrase

Choose the correct type of phrase: 'Running through the park is my favorite activity.'

• Appositive phrase

• Participial phrase

• Gerund phrase

• Infinitive phrase