Phrases (grammar)

This type of phrase can act like either an adjective or an adverb phrase.

This type of phrase is NOT a verbal.

This type of verbal phrase only acts like an adjective.

What type of phrase is in bold? The class is going to Springfield on a field trip.

This type of phrase is not a verbal.

If this verbal is at the beginning of a sentence it is followed by a comma.

This is the noun or pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase.

What type of simple verbal is in bold? Swimming is difficult in the river.

This phrase is a noun/pronoun next to another providing additional information.

This type of phrase begins with a preposition and ends with an object of preposition.

This type of verbal ends in -ing, -ed, or another form.

What type of phrase is in bold? We had to postpone our honeymoon because of the hurricane.

This type of verbal ends only in -ing.

This type of verbal phrase acts like a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

What type of phrase is in bold? My son wants an iPad, an expensive electronic, for Christmas.

What type of phrase is in bold? We are going to walk to school on the icy sidewalks.

What type of simple verbal is in bold? We went to the lake to swim.

What type of phrase is in bold? Walking home from school was difficult since it snowed a lot.

This type of verbal phrase acts ONLY like a noun.

What type of phrase is in bold? I want to walk home from school today, but my mom said no.

This type of verbal phrase ALWAYS begins with to + a verb

What type of simple verbal is in bold? I was quiet so not to awaken my sleeping brother.

What type of phrase is in bold? Walking home from school, I got wet because it rained.