Verbal Phrases Flashcard

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund (a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun) and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Swimming in the pool'.

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Identify the gerund phrase in this sentence: 'I enjoy swimming in the ocean.'

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The gerund phrase is 'swimming in the ocean'.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase renames or provides additional information about a noun. Example: 'My brother, a skilled athlete, won the race.'

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Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence: 'My sister, a talented artist, painted the mural.'

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The appositive phrase is 'a talented artist'.

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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, providing additional information. Example: 'under the table'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The dog ran across the yard.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'across the yard'.

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase consists of 'to' followed by a verb and can include modifiers. Example: 'to read a book'.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'She wants to learn how to dance.'

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The infinitive phrase is 'to learn how to dance'.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and any modifiers. Example: 'Running quickly, the athlete won the race.'

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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The participial phrase is 'broken'.