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WorksheetsFaces of Verbal Phrases
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
It is a phrase containing a verbal and any modifiers, objects, or complements.
Verb Phrase
Noun Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
Verbal Phrase
It is a type of verbal phrase that consists of a gerund and other modifiers, objects, or complements.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
It is a type of verbal phrase that consists of a participle and any modifiers, objects, or complements that act as adjectives in a sentence.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
It is a type of verbal phrase that is the infinitive form of the verb plus any modifiers, objects, or complements.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Identify the gerund phrase in this sentence.
One of the goals of Morales' mother was having her children swimming at an early age.
(a)
Identify the gerund phrase in this sentence.
He touched people's hearts by winning a gold medal in the 100-meter Butterfly.
(a)
Determine the function of the underlined gerund phrase in the sentence.
Marion always enjoys smiling at the camera.
Subject
Object of Preposition
Subject Complement
Direct Object
Determine the function of the underlined gerund phrase in the sentence.
The students didn't want to bring the speaker to the meeting of the student council.
Subject
Object of Preposition
Subject Complement
Direct Object
Determine the function of the underlined gerund phrase in the sentence.
Insulting a referee in professional basketball will result in a technical foul.
Subject
Appositive
Subject Complement
Direct Object
Identify the participial phrase in this sentence.
Be mindful of the people sitting over there.
(a)
Identify the participial phrase in this sentence.
Announcements posted on this bulletin board must receive approval from the dean.
(a)
Identify the participial phrase in this sentence.
Marie, determined to play college football, worked for a scholarship.
(a)
The wild dogs running down the street attacked the old lady.
Which word is the participial phrase "running down the street" modifying?
dogs
street
lady
The student hurried to her car parked in the back of the lot.
Which word is the participial phrase "parked in the back of the lot" modifying?
car
student
lot
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
To run 10 miles presents a problem for most students.
adjective
adverb
noun
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
His only ambition was to succeed at his job.
adjective
adverb
noun
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
The Constitution was written to provide the boundaries of Philippine rights and laws.
adjective
adverb
noun
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
Henry brought Jeri a ring to show his love.
adjective
adverb
noun
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
Eric's desire to do everything perfectly will eventually frustrate him.
adjective
adverb
noun
Determine how the infinitive phrase is being used in the sentence.
Sending her roses is the way to win her heart.
adjective
adverb
noun
