Identifying Phrases (Infinitive, Participle, Appositive, Prepositional, Gerund)

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gerund phrase

Before [reaching the summit], the climbers quit.

prepositional phrase

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

gerund phrase

*Watching the presidential debates* is important for undecided voters.

participial phrase

[Driven by her need to be perfect], Gertrude always did well in her classes

participle phrase

[Fascinated by the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave], the tourists took many pictures.

participle phrase

[Found only near the ocean], starfish are plentiful here.

participle phrase

[Listening carefully], he understood all the teacher said.

gerund phrase

[Reading a good book] relaxes me on a stressful day.

gerund phrase

[Running in a marathon] is one of my goals.

infinitive phrase

[To celebrate their arrival at the villa,] they all enjoyed a glass of Sangria on the terrace overlooking the sea.

infinitive phrase

[To understand the lesson], you must listen carefully.

prepositional phrase

[With a loud shout],the boys entered the room.

prepositional phrase

[With just two minutes left], our team scored.

gerund phrase

Before [putting too much effort into the project], maybe you should get some guidance from your boss.

gerund phrase

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

appositive phrase

Biology, [my favorite science class], is only offered on 3rd period.

prepositional phrase

Charlie tip-toed [around the corner]

infinitive phrase

Clyde plans [to meet his family] on the other side of the mall.

infinitive phrase

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

prepositional phrase

Did Bill go to the meeting [without his briefcase].

gerund phrase

Does Rick plan on [attending every game] that the Ducks play next year?

infinitive phrase

Does the captain want us [to lower the sails] before we enter the harbor?

gerund phrase

Ed likes *listening to music.*

prepositional phrase

Four cups [of flour] went into the cake.

prepositional phrase

He should discover a gift certificate [for dinner at Cafe Sofia] under his seat at the table.

appositive phrase

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

gerund phrase

I am all too familiar with [waking up at five a.m. daily], considering I am a mom of two young kids

gerund phrase

I enjoy [talking on the telephone.]

infinitive phrase

I need [to know the answer.]

participle phrase

I plan to take French,[usually taught by Mrs. Milstead].

infinitive phrase

I want *to study for the quiz.*

infinitive phrase

I wanted [to see the movie.]

prepositional phrase

I went [to the mall] yesterday.

infinitive phrase

In the United States, citizens have the right *to speak their minds.*

prepositional phrase

Jonas said he prefers the bicycle *with all terrain tires and the wider, more comfortable seat.*

appositive phrase

Let's watch my favorite movie, [Taken.]

appositive phrase

Miss Smith, *my science teacher,* got married last week.

infinitive phrase

Mr. Patel and Mr. Kim recruited neighborhood children *to help decorate the storefronts for Independence Day.*

appositive phrase

My brother [Mark] joined the Marines last year.

gerund phrase

My favorite pastime is *watching Netflix.*

gerund phrase

Nobody seems to be very interested in *going to the fireworks display.*

prepositional phrase

Samuel hid her present [behind the dresser.]

participle phrase

She liked the shirt [given to her by her grandmother. ]

gerund phrase

She preferred [eating at the local deli] for lunch.

appositive phrase

Susan Sarandon, [a famous actress], has been very supportive of the striking workers.

appositive phrase

The Rock,[Nick's favorite wrestler], will certainly win tonight's match.

participle phrase

The TCAP, [given in April], makes some students nervous.

appositive phrase

The aim of standards-based education, [the newest trend in education], is to focus on learning rather than compliance,

participial phrase

The baby penguin, [wobbling toward its mother], squawked loudly.

infinitive phrase

The best way [to learn a new skill] is to practice

participle phrase

The candidate [elected by the voters] promised to put "a chicken in every pot."

participial phrase

The coffee tasted like mud [mixed with motor oil].

prepositional phrase

The flight was on time *in spite of the storm.*

participle phrase

The girl [sitting in the last row] just moved here.

participial phrase

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

participial phrase

The sun [rising gloriously in the sky] inspired the visitors to the ancient temple.

gerund phrase

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

participial phrase

The turkeys *running around the yard* looked like they would make a tasty dinner.

gerund phrase

They want to try [jumping from an airplane] without a parachute.

appositive phrase

Tom Hanks, [star of "Philadelphia], will be appearing in a new film this holiday season.

prepositional phrase

Tom visited India while studying the history [of Indian art.]

infinitive phrase

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

infinitive phrase

Will someone be here soon [to open the door]?

infinitive phrase

to swim in the ocean


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