Phrases and Clauses - Part 1

Front

Identify the grammatical name of the underlined words: Although he prepared for the exam, he failed woefully.

Back

Adverbial Clause

Front

Identify the grammatical function of the underlined words: 'Although he prepared for the exam', he failed woefully.

Back

It modifies the verb 'failed.'

Front

Identify the grammatical name of: Though futile from the point of view of its objective.

Back

Adverbial phrase

Front

Identify the grammatical function of: Though futile from the point of view of its objective.

Back

It modifies the verbs 'had provided.'

Front

Identify the grammatical name of the underlined words: Edzi demonstrated her seriousness by being baptized into the Roman Catholic Church and after that the families gave in.

Back

Adverbial clause

Front

Identify the grammatical function of: 'by being baptized into the Roman Catholic Church'.

Back

It modifies the verb 'demonstrated.'

Front

Identify the grammatical name of the underlined words: 'if it is under pressure'.

Back

Adverbial clause of condition.

Front

Identify the grammatical function of the underlined words: 'if it is under pressure' in the sentence: 'When the oil-bearing rocks are pierced, the oil gushes to the surface.'

Back

It modifies the verb 'gushes.'

Front

Identify the grammatical name of the underlined words: I shall see you in the evening.

Back

Adverbial phrase of time

Front

Grammatical function of 'in the evening' in: I shall see you in the evening.

Back

It modifies the verbs 'shall see.'