Five Types Of Phrases Quiz

10 Questions | By Johnsmiths | Updated: Nov 29, 2022 | Attempts: 4361

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In the first section, fill in the blanks, defining the five types of phrases. In the second section, write an original sentence, using one type of phrase for each.

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A word that shows the relation of a noun or pronoun to some other word in the sentence and its accompanying noun, noun equivalent, or pronoun. Ex: on the table
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To + a verb and its modifiers. Ex: To eat quickly
3.

Second noun placed beside the first noun to explain it more fully and its modifiers. Ex: Mr. Spezia, the English teacher down the hall, ate a pizza.
4.

Verb used as an adjective and its modifiers. Ex: The girl, driving the red car, caused the accident.
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Verb used as a noun and its modifiers. Ex: Wrapping Christmas presents is tedious.
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Write an example of a sentence using a prepositional phrase:
7.

Write an example of a sentence using an infinitive phrase:
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Write an example of a sentence using an appositive phrase:
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Write an example of a sentence using a participial phrase:
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Write an example of a sentence using a gerund phrase: