Verbal Phrases Practice

What is the difference between an Adjective Phrase and an Adverb Phrase?

• An adjective phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, while an adverb phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

• An adjective phrase modifies a verb, while an adverb phrase modifies a noun or pronoun.

• An adjective phrase is a type of adverb phrase that describes actions, while an adverb phrase describes qualities.

• An adjective phrase and an adverb phrase are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What is a Gerund Phrase?

• A group of words that includes a gerund and any modifiers or complements.

• A phrase that describes an action in the past tense.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A collection of nouns that function as a subject.

What is a Participial Phrase?

• A group of words that includes a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective in a sentence.

• A type of phrase that only contains a noun and a verb.

• A phrase that describes an action without any modifiers.

• A group of words that serves as a complete sentence.

How can you identify a Participial Phrase?

• Look for a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that acts as an adjective, often providing additional information about a noun.

• Identify a phrase that contains a subject and a verb.

• Find a phrase that includes a conjunction and a noun.

• Look for a phrase that starts with a preposition and ends with a noun.

What is the function of an Infinitive Phrase in a sentence?

• An infinitive phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

• An infinitive phrase can only function as a noun in a sentence.

• An infinitive phrase is used to modify verbs only.

• An infinitive phrase serves as a conjunction in a sentence.

How can you identify an Infinitive Phrase?

• Look for the word 'to' followed by a verb, which can be accompanied by modifiers or complements.

• Identify a phrase that starts with a gerund.

• Find a phrase that includes a subject and a predicate.

• Look for a phrase that ends with a preposition.

What is an example of an Infinitive Phrase?

• to read a book

• reading a book

• book to read

• to read books

What is an example of a Prepositional Phrase functioning as an Adverb?

• In the sentence 'The silly clown performed tricks at the circus,' the phrase 'at the circus' modifies the verb 'performed'.

• In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat,' the phrase 'on the mat' describes the cat.

• In the sentence 'She walked to the store,' the phrase 'to the store' describes where she walked.

• In the sentence 'He ran quickly,' the phrase 'quickly' modifies the verb 'ran'.

What is a Prepositional Phrase?

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, such as 'at the circus'.

• A phrase that describes an action or state of being.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

How can you identify a Gerund Phrase?

• Look for a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun, often serving as the subject or object of a sentence.

• Identify a phrase that contains an infinitive verb form.

• Find a phrase that includes a past participle verb form.

• Look for a phrase that starts with a preposition.