Phrases

Identify the phrase in the following sentence. The house with the green shutters is quaint.

Adjective

gerund phrase

a gerund with any objects and modifiers

appositive

a noun or pronoun that follows another noun or pronoun in a sentence to identify or explain it

participial phrase

a participle with any objects and modifiers

infinitive

a verb preceded by to, usually functions as a noun, may also be used as an adjective or adverb

gerund

a verb that ends in -ing and that functions in a sentence as a noun

participle

a verb that functions in a sentence as an adjective

Identify the use of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence. We were given an assignment to finish tonight.

adjective

Identify the phrase in the following sentence. The red coat was sent by my aunt.

adverb

Identify the use of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence. Jose's alarm went off to announce the day had begun.

adverb

infinitive phrase

an infinitive with any objects and modifiers

Select the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence. The red coat was sent by my aunt.

by my aunt.

Locate the verbal (not the verbal phrase) in the following sentence. His favorite exercise is jogging early in the morning. Type of Verbal: Verbal:

gerund jogging

Locate the complete verbal phrase in the following sentence. Crossing the street on a red light not only is dangerous but also is illegal. Type of Verbal: Verbal Phrase:

gerund crossing the street on a red light

Locate the verbal (not the verbal phrase) in the following sentence. One should learn to speak effectively. Type of Verbal: Verbal:

infinitive to speak

Identify the use of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence. To finish a marathon is Bobby's goal for the year.

noun

In the following sentence, identify the appositive phrase. Mrs. Green, our science teacher, gave us an assignment.

our science teacher

Locate the complete verbal phrase in the following sentence. The boy playing the piano has spent much time in practice. Type of Verbal: Verbal Phrase:

participle playing the piano

Locate the complete verbal phrase in the following sentence. Chess is a game requiring much patience and skill. Type of Verbal: Verbal Phrase:

participle requiring much patience and skill

appositive phrase

the appositive and its modifiers

In the following sentence, identify the appositive phrase. Alex, the boy in the red shirt, is the captain of the football team.

the boy in the red shirt

Identify the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence. The house with the purple shutters is quaint.

with the purple shutters