Combining Sentences with Phrases: A Comprehensive Review

What is the primary difference between a clause and a phrase?

• A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

• Both contain verbs but not necessarily subjects.

• A phrase contains a subject and a verb.

• A phrase always contains a verb.

What is the function of a prepositional phrase in sentence structure?

• To add redundancy to sentences.

• To act as the main verb of a sentence.

• To combine sentences and reduce redundancy.

• To introduce new subjects into the sentence.

What does a prepositional phrase typically include?

• A preposition and its object.

• A verb and its object.

• A subject and a verb.

• An adjective and a noun.

How can participle phrases be used in sentences?

• To introduce redundancy.

• As adjectives describing nouns.

• To replace nouns.

• As main clauses.

Which type of phrase is used to describe nouns using past or present participle forms?

• Prepositional phrase

• Noun phrase

• Participle phrase

• Appositive phrase

What is an appositive phrase?

• A verb form acting as a noun.

• A noun that acts as an adjective.

• A redundant expression in sentences.

• A type of prepositional phrase.

How does an appositive phrase function in a sentence?

• It replaces the subject of the sentence.

• It serves as an interrupting element, describing a noun.

• It acts as the main verb.

• It connects two independent clauses.

Which phrase is described as a noun pretending to be an adjective?

• Appositive phrase

• Noun phrase

• Prepositional phrase

• Participle phrase

What is the role of commas in sentences with appositive phrases?

• To introduce a list.

• To separate independent clauses.

• To end a sentence.

• To enclose interrupting elements.

What challenge is posed to students regarding sentence structure?

• To create new verbs for sentences.

• To combine sentences using different phrases.

• To use adjectives effectively.

• To identify verbs in clauses.