English Exam Sentence Examples and Definitions

Infinitive

Ex. I think I will go TO THE STORE.

simple

Ex. This makes it a member of the squirrel family. (S or Compound.?)

simple sentence

contains 1 verb in sentence.

Compound sentence

contains 2 or more simple sentences. (2 verbs)

simple

ex. About seven thousand townspeople gather on February 2 and watch for the famous groundhog.

Participle

ex. Diego, FEELING content, savored every bite of the meal.

Gerund

ex. GIGGLING uncontrollably is her way to show that she is scared.

Infinitive

ex. Gary is practicing TO BE THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.

complex

ex. Groundhogs live in the eastern and central United States where there are open fields. (simple or complex?)

complex

ex. If the day is cloudy and the groundhog does not see its shadow, spring will come early. (complex or simp.?)

gerund

ex. Many people cannot stand WAITING in long lines.

Verb

ex. Mark Waller HAD INVITED Diego to join him and his parents on a wilderness trip. (P or V?)

Participle

ex. Mr. Jimmy, INSPECTING their work, praised the boys for their efforts. (P or V?)

Participle

ex. The boys discovered a DISCARDED set of antlers from a deer.

Compound

ex. The taco is a popular item, and it is easy to prepare.

compound

ex. drain the grease frequently; too much grease makes tacos unhealthful. (Comp. or Simp.?)

Complex sentence

has a main clause, and one or more subordinate clauses.

Participle phrase

verb ending in -ing or -ed. Functions as main verb in a verb phrase, or as an adj.

Gerund phrase

verb form that ends in -ing and is used as a noun.

Infinitive phrase

verb form that uses the word TO followed by the base form of a verb. Functions as noun, either subj. or D.O.