Phrases

Question 1

FUNCTION OF THE GERUND PHRASE: By saving his money, Alfred was able to buy a new car.

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object of the preposition

Question 2

Millard has been stealing the remaining lunches.

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single participle

Question 3

An INFINITIVE PHRASE function as all of the following except:

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preposition

Question 4

Who drove in the Cubs' final run in Game Seven of the World Seies?

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Miguel Montero

Question 5

By saving his money, Alfred was able to buy a new car.

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gerund phrase

Question 6

"Wanting to catch a foul ball is a normal desire for any fan," said Mr. Bartman.

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infinitive phrase

Question 7

Reading his afternoon paper, Thomas saw a story about an old man and a bridge.

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participial phrase

Question 8

Which of the following prepositional phrases is the title of a Rolling Stones album?

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Between the Buttons

Question 9

FUNCTION OF THE INFINITIVE PHRASE: "Wanting to catch a foul ball is normal," said Mr. Bartman.

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object of the gerund

Question 10

We all sat on the edge of our seats during the final game.

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prepositional phrase

Question 11

Eating low-fat candy is not fun.

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gerund phrase

Question 12

FUNCTION OF THE INFINITIVE PHRASE IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE? Milo likes to eat hamburgers.

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direct object

Question 13

Kenny has written an engaging song about playing high school football.

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gerund phrase

Question 14

FUNCTION OF THE INFINITIVE PHRASE: By saving his money, Alfred was able to buy a new car.

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adverb

Question 15

FUNCTION OF THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: I waited for the afternoon bus.

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adverb

Question 16

A gerund phrase will always function as a _.

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Noun

Question 17

An APPOSITIVE will perform all of the following functions for a noun except:

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re-upholster

Question 18

An INTRODUCTORY INFINITIVE PHRASE is likely to function as a/an __.

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adverb

Question 19

A participle will always function as an _.

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adjective

Question 20

Should the following participial phrase have commas? Dillon making his breakfast found a coin.

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commas (nonessential)

Question 21

FUNCTION OF THE GERUND PHRASE: Eating low-fat candy is not fun.

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SUBJECT

Question 22

FUNCTION OF THE GERUND PHRASE: Kenny has written a song about playing high school football.

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object of the preposition

Question 23

By saving his money, Alfred was able to buy a new car.

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infinitive phrase

Question 24

Millar wants to find a new bicycle.

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infinitive phrase

Question 25

I waited for the afternoon bus.

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prepositional phrase

Question 26

The guy in the red fedora has a unique smile.

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prepositional phrase

Question 27

FUNCTION OF THE FOLLOWING GERUND PHRASE: Harry wants to start collecting baseball cards.

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object of the infinitive

Question 28

Larry's brother Harvey has started a new job. HOW MANY BROTHERS DOES LARRY HAVE?

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more than 1

Question 29

To begin his day, Otto baked a loaf of bread.

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infinitive phrase

Question 30

Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be a GERUND PHRASE?

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flying monkeys

Question 31

ESSENTIAL OR NONESSENTIAL PARTICIPIAL PHRASE: The candidate making the bold statements is odd.

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essential

Question 32

Warren has been making a cake.

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none of the above

Question 33

On his way to the auditorium, Melvin lost his planner.

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prepositional phrase

Question 34

Millard, our leader, has an enormous left foot.

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appositive phrase

Question 35

FUNCTION OF THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: On his way to the auditorium, Melvin lost his planner.

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adverb

Phrases

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Phrases

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