Verbal Phrases Quiz

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Participles may be used as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Participles are verb forms that can function as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. Therefore, the statement that "Participles may be used as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns" is true.

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The “to” form of a verb is called the ______________ form.

Correct Answer
Infinitive

Explanation
The "to" form of a verb is called the infinitive form. This form is used to express the basic form of a verb without any tense or subject agreement. It is often used after the word "to" to indicate purpose or intention. For example, in the sentence "I want to eat," "to eat" is the infinitive form of the verb "eat."

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Which of the following forms is NOT considered a verbal?
- A.
  
  Participle
- B.
  
  Subjunctive
- C.
  
  Gerund
- D.
  
  Infinitive
Correct Answer
B. Subjunctive

Explanation
The subjunctive form is not considered a verbal because it is not used to express action or state. Instead, it is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations, wishes, recommendations, or demands. Verbal forms, on the other hand, are verb forms that function as verbs in a sentence and express action or state. Examples of verbal forms include participles, gerunds, and infinitives, which all have verbal characteristics and can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.

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Name the two types of participial phrases separated by a comma (ex. first, second):

Correct Answer
Essential, non-essential
essential, non essential
non-essential, essential
non essential, essential

Explanation
The answer is essential, non-essential. This is because the question asks for the two types of participial phrases separated by a comma, and essential and non-essential are two distinct types of participial phrases. The other options provided are either missing one of the types or have the types in a different order.

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Identify the type of verbal phrase, specifically the participle, in the following sentence: “The Indians living in modern day North Carolina were members of the Cherokee tribe.”

Correct Answer
living in modern day North Carolina

Explanation
The verbal phrase "living in modern day North Carolina" is a present participle phrase. It is formed by the present participle "living" and functions as an adjective, describing the Indians.

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Verbal Phrases Quiz

Participles may be used as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.

The “to” form of a verb is called the ______________ form.

Which of the following forms is NOT considered a verbal?

Name the two types of participial phrases separated by a comma (ex. first, second):

Identify the type of verbal phrase, specifically the participle, in the following sentence: “The Indians living in modern day North Carolina were members of the Cherokee tribe.”