Phrases (Okonkwo Coded)

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

• Group of words used to describe verb

• Adjectival Phrase

• (To + simple verb) + it’s object

• Infinitive Phrase

• Modifier + Noun

• Noun Phrase

• Group of words used to describe noun

• Adverbial Phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

Match the following:

• Absolute Phrase

• The object of the preposition + preposition

• Participial Phrase

• Modifies the independent clause

• Prepositional Phrase

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

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.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

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.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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.2.1E

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.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.1

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.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.1

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.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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.8.1A