Verbal Flashcard 7th grade

Front

What is a participial phrase?

Back

A participial phrase is a group of words that includes a participle (a verb form used as an adjective) and any modifiers or complements. It provides more information about a noun in the sentence.

Front

Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: The dog, barking loudly, chased the mailman down the street.

Back

barking loudly

Front

What is an infinitive phrase?

Back

An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive (the base form of a verb preceded by 'to') and any modifiers or complements. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

Front

Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: She likes to swim in the ocean.

Back

to swim in the ocean

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

Front

Identify the gerund in this sentence: Raising your hand is the best way to get your teacher's attention.

Back

raising

Front

Identify the gerund in this sentence: My favorite summer activity is sleeping in.

Back

sleeping

Front

What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?

Back

A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it.

Front

Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence?

Back

Yes, a gerund can function as the subject of a sentence.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a participial phrase.

Back

The cat, purring softly, slept on the windowsill.