Altamont Pass, an area of grass hills surrounding San Francisco Bay, is producing a new cash crop.

Energy entrepreneurs are hurrying to lease winds rights on acreage throughout the Altamont.

Energy entrepreneurs are hurrying to lease winds rights on acreage throughout the Altamont.

One rancher owns several hundred acres dotted with tall, white wind machines.

Standing in rows on the wind-swept hills, these machines work almost nonstop at producing electricity.

Standing in rows on the wind-swept hills, these machines work almost nonstop at producing electricity.

With any luck, the wind-power industry may soon spread to other parts of the country.

The temperature differences between the cool coast and the hot valley can create air surges funneling inland through natural gaps like the Altamont.

The temperature differences between the cool coast and the hot valley can create air surges funneling inland through natural gaps like the Altamont.

I plan to stay at the hotel.

He studied the notes provided by the teacher.

I wasn't sure how to get to the restaurant.

Mrs. Faulkner, tired and hungry, couldn't wait to go home and eat a burrito.

Reading the directions, Paul was able to repair the DVD player.

Running long distance is a great activity if you want to stay in shape.

Did Bill go to the meeting without his briefcase?

Before reaching the summit, the climbers quit.

David decided to close the back door before a raccoon sneaked in

The team hopes that practicing a new offense this week will improve its chances of winning.

The bull that charged the car on the road has hurt people before.

The student, bored by the lecture, drew pictures in her notebook.

Before the race, the sprinter put a lucky penny in his sock.

His dog, a miniature schnauzer, chases away any birds or squirrels that come into the yard.

After making a hole in one, Ed decided he should quit golfing.

Will has not wanted to play his saxophone since the last recital.

The coffee tasted like mud mixed with motor oil.

Driven by her need to be perfect, Audrey always did well in her classes.

What is a key characteristic of a gerund phrase?

What function does an Appositive Phrase serve?

What is the form of an Infinitive Phrase?

What is the form of a verb used in a gerund phrase?

What is the function of modifiers in a participial phrase?

Which phrase type uses the -ing form of a verb?

What is the role of a participial phrase in a sentence?

Identify the type of phrase in the following sentence: "To win the championship was his ultimate goal."

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase?

Which of the following sentences contains a participial phrase?

George, the kid with the blue hat, is my favorite student.

Everyone helping around the house is crucial to a functioning family.

Wearing a Halloween costume is so cool.

Maria promised to teach me a new dance.

What kind of phrase is used aboe?

Manuel watched the beautiful clouds floating by in the

sky.

What type of phrase is in the sentence above.

The box, a wooden casket, was lowered into the ground.

What kind of phrase appears in the sentence above?

Do you know how to play chess?

What type of phrase is used in the sentence above?

Getting the ball into the end zone is his specialty.

What kind of verb is used in the sentence above?

Getting the ball into the end zone is his specialty.

What kind of phrase is used in the sentence above?

After cleaning the kitchen, he cleaned the bathroom.

What kind of verb is used in the sentence above?

Margie denied taking the necklace.

What kid of phrase is used in the sentence above?

Barry attracted her attention by whistling at her.

What kind of verb is used in the sentence above?