Understanding Adjective Phrases

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What is a present participle?

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A verb form ending in '-ing' used for ongoing actions.

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Example of a past participle used as an adjective.

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broken

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What is the function of a participial phrase?

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To modify a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: 'The running water soothed her nerves.'

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running water

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What does a prepositional phrase consist of?

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A preposition and a noun phrase.

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Example of a prepositional phrase modifying a noun: with a smile, under the bed, on the table, for the team.

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on the table

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How does an infinitive phrase function in a sentence?

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An infinitive phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence: 'She has many books to read.'

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to read

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What is the role of an attributive adjective phrase?

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To modify a noun by providing descriptive information.

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Provide an example of an attributive adjective phrase.

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the bright red apple