Phrases and Clauses

Front

What is a phrase made by adding -ing to a verb?

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Gerund

Front

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'If you want people to find your house you need to give good directions'?

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After 'house'.

Front

What is a phrase made by adding 'to' in front of a verb?

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Infinitive

Front

What type of phrases need to be set off by commas when they are at the beginning or interrupt a sentence?

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Participial phrases.

Front

Identify the type of phrase in the sentence: 'Marvin, a nice guy and a good friend, asked me to go to the movies.'

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Infinitive Phrase.

Front

What is a group of words that does not express a complete thought?

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Phrase.

Front

What is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb?

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Clause.

Front

What type of clause can stand alone as a sentence?

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Independent Clause.

Front

What type of clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause?

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Dependent Clause.

Front

What is an example of a gerund in a sentence?

Back

Swimming is fun.