Verbal Phrases Quiz

Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: Swimming in the pool is my favorite activity.

• Running in the park

• Eating ice cream

• Playing basketball

• Swimming in the pool

Answer explanation

The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'Swimming in the pool.' It functions as the subject of the sentence and represents the action of swimming.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: I enjoy reading books before bedtime.

• reading books before bedtime

• enjoy reading books

• books before bedtime

• I enjoy

Answer explanation

The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'reading books before bedtime' as it functions as the object of the verb 'enjoy'.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: Running a marathon requires a lot of training.

• Running a marathon

• A lot of training

• Requires a lot

• Marathon requires

Answer explanation

The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'Running a marathon' as it functions as a noun and is formed by the verb 'running' + the object 'a marathon'.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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

• barking loudly

• down the street

• The dog

• chased the mailman

Answer explanation

The participial phrase in the sentence is 'barking loudly' as it describes the action of the dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Recognize the participial phrase in the following sentence: The broken window, covered in frost, needed to be replaced.

• needed to be replaced

• covered in frost

• The broken window

• in the following sentence

Answer explanation

The correct participial phrase is 'covered in frost' as it describes the state of the broken window.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Recognize the participial phrase in the following sentence: The children, excited about the trip, packed their bags eagerly.

• packed their bags

• excited about the trip

• eagerly

• The children

Answer explanation

The participial phrase in the sentence is 'excited about the trip' as it describes the state of the children.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Distinguish the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: She likes to swim in the ocean.

• She likes

• swim in the ocean

• likes to swim

• to swim in the ocean

Answer explanation

The infinitive phrase in the sentence is 'to swim in the ocean.' It functions as the direct object of the verb 'likes.'

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Distinguish the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: He decided to take a walk in the park.

• a walk in the park

• he decided to take

• to take a walk in the park

• decided to take a walk

Answer explanation

The infinitive phrase in the sentence is 'to take a walk in the park.' It functions as the direct object of the verb 'decided.'

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Distinguish the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: I want to learn how to play the guitar.

• to learn how to play the guitar

• playing the guitar

• to learn how to dance

• want to learn

Answer explanation

The infinitive phrase in the sentence is 'to learn how to play the guitar'. It is the correct choice because it represents the action that the speaker wants to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Analyze the appositive phrase in the following sentence: My best friend, a talented musician, is performing at the concert.

• a great chef

• the best singer

• a talented musician

• an amazing dancer

Answer explanation

The appositive phrase in the sentence is 'a talented musician', which describes 'my best friend'. It highlights the correct choice, 'a talented musician'.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B