FINAL EXAM Flashcards
What is the difference between Phrases and Clauses
Clauses have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. Phrases are a group of words characterized by one part of speech.
Name the different kinds of phrases.
Noun phrases, verb phrases, prepositional phrases, infinitive phrases, gerund phrases and participle phrases.
“{The very pretty silk scarf} hung neatly on the hanger”. Is what kind of phrase?
It’s a noun phrase. The very pretty silk scarf is the subject.
“I love {the new K-Pop boy group}”.
It’s a noun phrase. {the new…} is the Direct Object.
“She gave {her cute little brother} a cookie”
It’s a noun phrase. {her cute little brother} is the Indirect Object
“I went {to the new trendy store}.”
It’s a noun phrase. {to the new trendy store} is the object of the preposition.
Noun phrases occurs wherever you can have a ____________
A simple Noun. (Subject, Direct Object, Indirect object or object of the preposition)
What are Verb Phrases?
Phrase which includes all the verbs within a sentence.
What kind of verbs are found in verb phrases?
Verb phrases include the main verb (action of linking) PLUS any helping verbs in the sentence.
What are modal auxiliaries?
Can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, ought…
What are non-modal auxiliaries?
Non-modal auxiliaries= Be, Have, Do and they are found in helping verbs.
What are prepositional phrases?
Prep phrases begin with a preposition and includes a noun/pronoun object.
What are prepositions?
They are small words that indicate relationships among elements in a sentence: usually time, direction or location.
Prepositions can function as _____ and ______
Adjectives OR adverbs in a sentence.
” I need the bag (across the hall)”. This preposition is working as an adverb or adjective?
Adjective
” Can you grab the money that fell (under the table).” This preposition is working as an adverb or an adjective?
Adverb.
What are infinitive phrases?
These phrases will begin with an infinitive (to + simple form of the verb) and often include objects/modifiers that complete the thought..
“To send a letter” is an example of what kind of phrase?
Infinitive phrases.
What are gerund phrases?
Gerund phrases begin with a gerund and functions as a noun.
What are gerunds?
Words with -ing ending that are nouns.
“(Hunting game) is a fun activity” is an example of what kind of phrase
Gerund Phrase. and (…) is the subject.
“I really hate (running the track)” is an example of what kind of phrase
Gerund Phrase and (…) is the direct object.
“I was tired after (swimming the length of the pool)” is an example of what kind of phrase.
Gerund Phrase and (…) is the Object of Prep.
“She laughed” is a phrase or a clause?
A clause. (S+V and complete thought)
