Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases

Read the sentence from Alexander's paper. When asked if she was loyal enough to become a secret agent, Keysha answered in the affirmative. In which revised sentence did Alexander change the underlined word to use it as an noun? Since she was affirmably loyal, Keysha was able to become a secret agent. Before becoming a secret agent, Keysha needed to affirm her loyalty. As an affirmation of her loyalty, Keysha agreed to become a secret agent. Once she finally affirmed her loyalty, Keysha became a secret agent.

As an affirmation of her loyalty, Keysha agreed to become a secret agent.

Read the sentence. During that epidemic, early warnings circulated widely. Which correctly analyzes each word's part of speech in the sentence? During (prep), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adv) During (v), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adj) During (prep), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adj) During (gerund), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adv)

During (prep), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adv)

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase? Given the economic and political unrest, the family decided to emigrate. Ruling brutally, the harsh dictator caused many people to flee the country. Increasing tensions required that international diplomats begin to negotiate. Some editorials exposing government corruption were leaked to the public.

Some editorials exposing government corruption were leaked to the public.

Read the sentence. We voted. Which revision of the sentence has added an adverbial phrase? We three, who happen to be best friends, voted. We voted on the numerous antique cars. Considering ourselves to be antique car experts, we voted. We applauded everyone who voted.

We voted on the numerous antique cars.

Read the sentence. With the pounding rain and blowing wind, driving to the game was an exciting adventure. Which word in the sentence is a gerund? pounding blowing driving exciting

driving

Read the sentence. The exquisite old painting hanging slightly crooked over the mantelpiece commanded our attention. Which part of the sentence is a prepositional phrase? exquisite old painting hanging slightly crooked over the mantelpiece commanded our attention

over the mantelpiece

Read the sentence. First, the lonely horse moved quite slowly toward the new herd, but eventually was really overjoyed to join them. Which words in the sentence are adverbs? Check all that apply. lonely quite slowly new eventually really overjoyed

quite slowly eventually really

Which word is an example of a demonstrative adjective? that the them then

that

Read the sentence. The treasure covered in dust and webs waited beneath the stairs, safely hidden under the mildewing books and tattered old newspapers. How many adverbial phrases are included in the sentence? one two three four

three