Types of Phrases Review

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Quitting was not an option.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it. Example: 'Mr. Ransom, the school principal, canceled activities.'

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase begins with a participle (a verb form ending in -ing or -ed) and includes modifiers and complements. Example: 'Working hard all day, the boys finished the job.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to.' Example: 'He would like to show you his paintings.'

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing a relationship. Example: 'The book on the table is mine.'

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Identify the phrase: 'to give you one more chance.'

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This is an infinitive phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'the school principal.'

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This is an appositive phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'Working hard all day.'

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This is a participial phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'to show you his paintings.'

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This is an infinitive phrase.

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Identify the phrase: 'Quitting was not an option.'

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This contains a gerund.