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Phrases

Phrases. How to identify different kinds of phrases. What is a phrase?. Def: A phrase is a group of words which function as a single part of speech and does not contain a subject and a verb Ex: Running to class, Ambrose tripped on the stairs and dropped his backpack.

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Phrases

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  1. Phrases How to identify different kinds of phrases Mr. Batcheller

  2. What is a phrase? Def: A phrase is a group of words which function as a single part of speech and does not contain a subject and a verb Ex: Running to class, Ambrose tripped on the stairs and dropped his backpack.

  3. What is a phrase? Def: A phrase is a group of words which function as a single part of speech and does not contain a subject and a verb Ex: Running to class, Ambrose tripped on the stairs and dropped his backpack.

  4. Types of Phrases • There are 5 types of phrases you will be asked to identify on quizzes and the grammar final. 1. Prepositional 2. Participial 3. Gerund 4. Infinitive 5. Appositive

  5. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). They function as adjectives or adverbs. Julius was walking over the bridge when the rain began to fall.

  6. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Julius was walking over the bridge when the rain began to fall.

  7. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Julius was walking over the bridge when the rain began to fall. preposition

  8. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Julius was walking over the bridge when the rain began to fall. preposition object

  9. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly.

  10. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly.

  11. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly. preposition

  12. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly. preposition object

  13. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly.

  14. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly.

  15. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly. preposition

  16. Prepositional Phrases • Always begin with a preposition and they end with a noun (object). Excited by the fact that the Red Sox may go to the World Series, Seamus smiled broadly. object preposition

  17. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective.

  18. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Skipping across the sand Tanner showed us how much he enjoys the beach.

  19. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Skipping across the sand Tanner showed us how much he enjoys the beach.

  20. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Skipping across the sand Tanner showed us how much he enjoys the beach. participle

  21. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Skipping across the sand Tanner showed us how much he enjoys the beach. participle

  22. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Munching on his tater tots and talking Mitch reminded us of his bad manners.

  23. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Munching on his tater tots and talking Mitch reminded us of his bad manners.

  24. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Munching on his tater tots and talking Mitch reminded us of his bad manners. participle

  25. Participial Phrase • Consists of a participle and its related words, all of which act together as an adjective. Munching on his tater tots and talking Mitch reminded us of his bad manners. participle

  26. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. All gerunds end in “ing”, but not all words that end in “ing” are gerunds.

  27. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. Surfing on a rainy day is something I actually enjoy.

  28. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. Surfing on a rainy day is something I actually enjoy.

  29. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. Surfing on a rainy day is something I actually enjoy. gerund

  30. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. Surfing on a rainy day is something I actually enjoy. Gerund What happens when the phrase is removed?

  31. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. is something I actually enjoy.

  32. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. I love to eat oysters, but shucking oysters is messy and laborious.

  33. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. I love to eat oysters, but shucking oysters is messy and laborious. gerund

  34. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. I love to eat oysters, but shucking oysters is messy and laborious. gerund Take out the phrase.

  35. Gerund Phrase • Consists of a gerund and its complements and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun. I love to eat oysters, but is messy and laborious. Take out the phrase.

  36. Infinitive Phrase • Is a phrase that begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. • Remember to watch for the full moon tonight.

  37. Infinitive Phrase • Is a phrase that begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Remember to watch for the full moon tonight. infinitive

  38. Infinitive Phrase • Is a phrase that begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. I have always wanted to climb to the summit of Mt. Whitney.

  39. Infinitive Phrase • Is a phrase that begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. I have always wanted to climb to the summit of Mt. Whitney. infinitive

  40. Appositive Phrase • Is made up of an appositive and it follows or precedes another noun that it modifies. Trevor Hoffman, the best relief pitcher in baseball, is my neighbor.

  41. Appositive Phrase • Is made up of an appositive and it follows or precedes another noun that it modifies. Trevor Hoffman, the best relief pitcher in baseball, is my neighbor. appositive

  42. Appositive Phrase • Is made up of an appositive and it follows or precedes another noun that it modifies. Many people are unaware that Mr. Van Rossum, a history teacher at Beverly, was a professional dancer.

  43. Appositive Phrase • Is made up of an appositive and it follows or precedes another noun that it modifies. Many people are unaware that Mr. Van Rossum, a history teacher at Beverly, was a professional dancer. appositive

  44. Identify These Phrases • Paula, laughing hysterically, said that watching John struggle would be too much fun to miss.

  45. Identify These Phrases • Paula, laughing hysterically, said that watching John struggle would be too much fun to miss. • Participle Phrase

  46. Identify These Phrases • We had a great time during Radiohead’s performance of their lastest release.

  47. Identify These Phrases • We had a great time during Radiohead’s performance of their latest release. • Prepositional Phrase

  48. Identify These Phrases • It is difficult to know how to respond during emotionally stressful situations.

  49. Identify These Phrases • It is difficult to know how to respond during emotionally stressful situations. Infinitive Phrase

  50. Identify These Phrases • I would like to swim from Catalina to Palos Verdes.

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