Phrases (Okonkwo Coded)

Match the key terms to their definitions: _______ Noun Phrase _______ Infinitive Phrase _______ Adjectival Phrase _______ Adverbial Phrase _______ Participial Phrase _______ Prepositional Phrase _______ Absolute Phrase

• Modifier + Noun

• Adverbial Phrase

• Group of words used to describe verb

• Noun Phrase

• (To + simple verb) + it’s object

• Adjectival Phrase

• Group of words used to describe noun

• Infinitive Phrase

Match the following:

• Absolute Phrase

• The object of the preposition + preposition

• Prepositional Phrase

• Modifies the independent clause

• Participial Phrase

• Used as an adjective, verb and it’s object

Which phrase in the sentence is a participial phrase? Trembling with rage, Okonkwo scolded Nwoye for his laziness.

• Trembling with rage

• Okonkwo scolded

• For his laziness

• His rage

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase that describes location?

• Nwoye struggled to meet his father’s expectations.

• Okonkwo ruled his household with a heavy hand.

• Okonkwo sat in his obi, reflecting on his past victories.

• The clan viewed Unoka as a failure.

How does the adjectival phrase function in this sentence? The elders with years of wisdom guided the younger men.

• It describes the younger men.

• It modifies the verb “guided.”

• It provides more information about "the elders."

• It tells where the elders are.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Which sentence contains an absolute phrase?

• His heart pounding, Okonkwo prepared for exile.

• The village was silent as the drums began to beat.

• Nwoye listened to the missionaries with curiosity.

• Okonkwo walked to the meeting in anger.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of the adverbial phrase in this sentence? Ezinma spoke with quiet confidence, earning her father’s rare approval.

• It modifies “father’s approval.”

• It describes how Ezinma spoke.

• It tells when she spoke.

• It emphasizes her rare approval.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase?

• Ikemefuna was sent from another village.

• The priestess took Ezinma into the caves.

• Okonkwo never showed his emotions.

• Holding her iyi-uwa tightly, Ezinma looked up at her mother.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What role does the verb phrase play in the sentence? The Oracle has spoken, revealing the clan’s fate.

• It describes the setting.

• It introduces the characters.

• It shows an action and its result.

• It modifies the noun “Oracle.”

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.3

What type of phrase is "to gain honor in his clan" in this sentence? Okonkwo’s deepest desire was to gain honor in his clan.

• Infinitive phrase

• Adjectival phrase

• Absolute phrase

• Prepositional phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B