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Adjective or Adverb Phrase
Function?
Participle or Gerund
Function of the infinitive
100
The cottage by the river is very quaint
What is adj phrase?! modifying noun: cottage
100
*Walking on tiptoes*, he silently made his way into the house
What is a participle phrase modifying he?!
100
My favorite sport is swimming
What is a gerund?! predicate noun
100
Margaret's goal was to become a ballerina
What is a noun?! A predicate noun
200
He went to the store down the street
What is adj phrase?! modifies noun: store
200
*Taking a taxi* was an excellent idea.
What is a gerund phrase used as a subject?!
200
Swimming quickly, Marco won the race
What is a participle? modifies noun Marco
200
To critize others can be unkind
What is a noun?! Subject
300
He completed the job on time
What is adverb phrase?! completed when? on time!
300
Her first chore was *slicing potatoes*
What is a gerund phrase used as a predicate noun?!
300
A growing child needs to eat fruits and veggies
What is a participle?! Growing describes child
300
I hate to clean my room
What is a noun?! Direct Object!
400
Under the books, he found his missing assignment
What is adverb phrase?! He found where? Under the books
400
My dad enjoys *playing golf* on Saturdays.
What is a gerund phrase functioning as a direct object?!
400
Studying is a good use of your time
What is a gerund?! It is your subject; thus, it is a noun!
400
I have three books to read
What is an adjective?! modifies books!
500
The deer stopped for a few moments
What is adv phrase?! modifies stopped
500
*To sleep soundly* seemed impossible for him
What is an infinitive phrase as a subject?!
500
Pete likes reading history books
What is a gerund?! Functions as a direct object--a noun!!!
500
To be on time, you must get up early
What is an adverb?! explains why you must get up early