Phrase Test Flashcards
Look like verbs but function like nouns, adjectives, and adverbs
Infinitives
Word that renames or adds info to the word before it
Appositives
To + a verb
Infinitive
Look like verbs but act like nouns
Gerunds
Gerunds have 5 functions as nouns
Subj. do io op PN
Look like verbs but act like adjectives
Participles
Participles end in -___ or -___
-ing; -ed
Gerunds end in -___
-ing
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. To run around the gym is fun.
To run around the gym; it is an infinitive phrase acting as the subject of the sentence
Identify the phrase. What is it? Ex. My coach Jamie Parker is giving us a test in class today.
Jamie Parker; it is an appositive clarifying which coach it is; therefore, you do not need commas
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. He opened the door next to the stairs
Next to the stairs; it is a prep. phrase acting as an adjective describing door.
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. Fallen trees are a problem
Fallen; participle describing trees
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. Singing the fight song is a tradition before each football game.
Singing the fight song; gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. Running down the street in my sneakers, I fell down.
Running down the street in my sneakers; participle phrase acting as an adjective describing I
Identify the phrase. What is it?
Ex. Charlie complained of hearing noises outside.
Hearing noises outside; gerund phrase acting as the o.p. of your prep. phrase
