Prepositions, Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles, and Appositives

What is the participle or participial phrase in the sentence? - In the late 1800s, companies in the U.S. and Europe manufactured early calculating machines, which eased the workload of payroll clerls, engineers, scientists, and government workers. A. calculating B. eased C. In the late 1800s D. companies in the U.S. and Europe

A.

What is the participle or participial phrase in the sentence? - Charles Addams was an American illustrator and cartoonist famous for his warped sense of humor, which was evident in the ghoulish cast of characters and creepily funny scenarios. A. in the ghoulish cast B. warped C. an American illustrator

B. warped

What is the appositive or appositive phrase in the sentence? - The red-crested cardinal, a species native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, sometimes ventures to the eastern coast of the United States. A. the red-crested cardinal B. eastern C. a species native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay D. of the United States

C. a species native to Argentina, Bolivia

What is the participle or participial phrase? - Complementary colors are colors that appear on opposite sides of the color wheel . Shown in the image, they provide the greatest visual contrast. A. Complementary B. on opposite sides C. shown in the image D. the greatest visual contrast

C. shown in the image

What is the gerund or gerund phrase in the sentence? Carpooling saves gasoline, cuts down on fuel emissions released into the air, and reduces the automobiles on already crowded highways.

Carpooling

What is the participle or participial phrase in the sentence? - Filled to capacity, the bus had no room for additional riders.

Filled to capacity

Is the following word in bold a participial, an infinitive, or a gerund? Carlos really enjoys *swimming*.

Gerund

Is the word in bold a participle, an infinitive, or a gerund? *Reading* is my favorite activity.

Gerund

Are the following words in bold a participial, an infinitive, or a gerund? We used our binoculars *to see*.

Infinitive

Are the following words in bold a participle, an infinitive, or a gerund? *To drive* would be my first choice.

Infinitive

Are the following words in bold a participle, an infinitive, or a gerund? Watermelons are good fruits *to eat*.

Infinitive

Is the following word in bold a participle, an infinitive, or a gerund? A *married* couple wanted to buy a house.

Participle

Is the word in bold a participle, an infinitive, or a gerund? The *broken* flower pot lay on the floor.

Participle

What is the gerund phrase in the following sentence? Reading mystery novels is my favorite activity.

Reading mystery novels

What is the preposition in the sentence: A small rabbit hopped across the field.

across

a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it

appositive

What is the gerund phrase in the following sentence? I got this bruise from fencing with my instructor.

fencing with my instructor

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: A large boulder fell from the cliff.

from the cliff

verbal that uses the present participle of a verb (the *ing* form) but acts as a noun.

gerund

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase or a gerund phrase? *Walking on the beach* is painful if jellyfish have washed ashore.

gerund phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? *Baking brownies* is our favorite activity on a rainy day.

gerund phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? *Combining the ingredients* is the easy part.

gerund phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? *Getting ahead in business* is my uncle's primary goal.

gerund phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? Jim's goal, *getting elected*, was achieved through hard work.

gerund phrase

verbal that begins with *to* and ends with a verb, but acts as a noun, adjectives or adverb. [to + base verb]

infinitive

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? *To do a tough job well* can be rewarding.

infinitive phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? My younger sister likes *to slide down the big hill*.

infinitive phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? She suggested several books *to read before the test*.

infinitive phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? The lawyer argued *to set the record straight*.

infinitive phrase

Are the words in the following phrase a prepositional phrase or an infinitive phrase? *Remember to + noun= preposition and to + verb= infinitive* (To go home)

infinitive phrase

What is the prepositional phrase? - The car was parked inside the garage.

inside the garage

Are the following words in bold a participial or a gerund phrase? *Enjoying her hot cocoa*, the student forgot it was time for school.

participial

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? *Putting in extra time*, Ben finished his work.

participial phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? Laura was irritated by the wet towels *lying on the carpet*.

participial phrase

Are the following words in bold a participial phrase, an infinitive phrase, or a gerund phrase? The science lab contains many jars *labeled as dangerous*.

participial phrase

a verb form that acts as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

participle (Present participle ends in - ing. Past participle ends in - ed.

The dog is sleeping *under* the desk. The word in bold is a/an...

preposition

The squirrel ran *up* the large tree. The word in bold is a/an...

preposition

There are too many students *in* gym. The word in bold is a/an...

preposition

Are the words in the following phrase a prepositional phrase or an infinitive phrase? *Remember to + noun= preposition and to + verb= infinitive* (To the mall)

prepositional phrase

On, Under, Inside, Up, Down, In, For, Around, Through, After, By, At, During, Until, From, and With. Are all examples of ...

prepositions

What is the participle or participial phrase in the sentence? - The stunning bouquet of tulips was a gift from Olivia.

stunning bouquet

In the sentence: Belle wore a beautiful yellow gown to the ball. What is the prepositional phrase?

to the ball

a verb not functioning as a verb

verbal