Gothic architecture originated in northern Europe. "...in northern Europe," is what type of phrase?
Prepositional
100
A verbal phrase that is usually preceded by the word to. This type of phrase functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Infinitive Phrases
100
Person, Place, Thing, or Idea
Noun
100
More is known about the structures of ancient times than about the builders. Identify the three prepositional phrases within the sentence.
"about the structures," "of ancient times," and "about the builders"
100
Before the invention of construction equipment, architects relied on huge labor forces. "Before the invention," is an example of what type of phrase?
Prepositional Phrase
200
That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle's favorite. "...a lumpy old chair," is an example of
An appositive phrase
200
A type of phrase in which the verbal functions as an adjective modifying a noun or pronoun. The present tense always ends in -ing. The past tense usually ends in -ed.
Participial Phrase
200
Shows Action
Verb
200
Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. Identify the appositive phrase.
"the second planet from the sun"
200
We decided to order a pizza. "...to order a pizza," is an example of which type of phrase?
Infinitive Phrase
300
Having done my homework, I left for hockey practice. "Having done my homework," is an example of what type of phrase?
Participial
300
A type of phrase in which the verbal functions as a noun and ends in -ing. The verbal may function as a subject, an object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.
Gerund Phrases
300
Descriptive words that convey a sense of how, when, where, or why. These words modify a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Adverb
300
Finding the assignments difficult, Isra sought help from a tutor. Identify the Participle AND the participial phrase in the sentence.
"Finding" and "Finding the assignments difficult"
300
Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages. "our assignment for English class" is an example of which type of phrase?
Appositive
400
Singing the fight song is a tradition before each football game. "Singing the fight song," is an example of
A gerund phrase
400
This type of phrase is created when a noun or pronoun is used to further identify another noun or pronoun.
Appositive Phrases
400
Descriptive words that convey a sense of which, what kind, or how many/much
Adjective
400
Writing papers for English is something Lindsey enjoys. Identify the Gerund AND the Gerund Phrase.
"Writing" and "Writing papers for English"
400
Jessica's snoring keeps everyone awake. "Jessica's snoring," is an example of which type of phrase?
Gerund Phrase
500
Pedro refused to play by our rules. "...to play by our rules," is an example of which type of phrase?
Infinitive
500
The type of phrase that ends with a noun or pronoun, called the object of the preposition.
Prepositional Phrase
500
Verb forms that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs are known as
Verbals
500
It was difficult to identify the type of bacteria under the microscope. Identify two phrases in the sentence and name the type of phrase.
"to identify the type"-infinitive phrase
"under the microscope"-prepositional
"of bacteria"
500
Protected by his seat belt, Sean walked away from the accident. "Protected by his seat belt," is an example of which type of phrase?