Verbals and Mixed Practice (End of Tri 1)

Yolanda's hair, bleached by the sun, was more golden than ever. Which type of phrase is in the sentence above?

Is the CAPITALIZED word a gerund, participle, or verb? TAKING such a risk, Eleanor is playing with fire.

What is the capitalized word? "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have OTHERS."

What kind of sentence is this? The toothbrush in the sink and the hairbrush by the soap dish need to be put away.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located? DeAndre's greatest accomplishment was finishing a marathon.

George found Lydia SITTING IN THE NURSERY and TALKING TO HERSELF. Identify the capitalized phrases:

What grammar term does this define? A word that is usually a verb but is acting as another part of speech

How many phrases? For example, I applied for a postgraduate fellowship in photojournalism instead of writing.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located? "Living on a Prayer" is an '80s song best forgotten.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located? The class used up half an hour by asking the guest speaker questions

Identify the infinitive phrase below: Mr. Olivetti assigned the reading to help students connect these two concepts.

They sat down to take the exam and realized that they'd forgotten a pencil. Indentify the phrase in the sentence above.

Which word is not a coordinating conjunction?

Sentence type? As he listens to me, he closes his eyes and falls asleep, and I watch him until I fall asleep too.

What kind of verb is become in this sentence? Before you become a man, you have a lot of maturing to do.

What type of sentence is this? While I am there, I’ll also visit New Zealand so that I can see the landmarks.

In what noun position are the two gerund phrases? Ms. Wentworth enjoys camouflaging herself and chasing small animals.

What kind of verb is the capitalized word? The terrorists REMAINED at large for weeks after the attack.

What type of verb is the capitalized word? When her flight ARRIVED, no one was there to greet her.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located?The chef gave cooking the stew the attention it deserved.

What role does the capitalized word play in the sentence? I remain ALIVE despite the terror of my plunge from the sky.

Identify the capitalized words: The only baseball team THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TO A WORLD SERIES is the Seattle Mariners.

How many clauses are there? It’s tragic because the freedom to express your emotions should be a basic right.

Which sentence type is this? If you see the waters that flow to the Caribbean, you will fall in love with their clarity.

What word type are the two capitalized words? Whenever they made movies together, he became more FAMOUS and POPULAR.

Is the CAPITALIZED word a gerund, participle, or verb? Taking such a risk, Eleanor is PLAYING with fire.

As Grainier drove along, clusters of butterflies exploded off piles of bear "signs" and winked and fluttered magically.

What kind of verb is became? He became blue with envy.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located? Try flying the kite one more time before the wind dies down.

What kind of verb is the capitalized word? Computers WERE taken from the server room without permission.

What is the sentence type? Their posture shifts; they start looking each other in the eye.

# of clauses? We operate under a jury system; as much as we complain, we have to admit that we know of no better system.

How many clauses are in this sentence? I thought that was what I needed to do to be excellent.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase located? Javier wants to write an essay about the art of playing video games.

Which sentence type is this? A Bostonian might say, "Pahk the cah in the garahge."

The door was open as I went through the hall, and I caught a glimpse of Tom messing about with his silver collection.

Identify the Infinitive phrase below: My favorite experience on the trip was to visit the Mayan ruins.

Which sentence contains a participial phrase

What type of sentence is this? As genes change over time, evolution progresses.

What role does the gerund phrase play in this sentence? Their posture shifts; they start looking each other in the eye.

What phrase type is in the capitalized words? Delores noticed her cousin WALKING ALONG THE SHORE LINE.

What clause type is the capitalized words? She only paints with bold colors; INDEED, SHE DOES NOT LIKE PASTELS AT ALL.

What type of verbal is in this sentence? Basketball is a sport played by giants.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase found? The running of the bulls demonstrates the hubris of those who try it.

What is the infinitive? The toothbrush in the sink and the hairbrush by the soap dish need to be put away.

What type of sentence is this? Keep up the good work.

Identify the infinitive phrase below: Mr. Olivetti assigned the reading to beat all readings.

In what noun position is the gerund phrase found? As part of his exercise regimen, Jack made lifting weights a priority.

Identify the capitalized words: Erin loves her brother, and he loves her too BECAUSE SHE PAYS HIS BILLS.

What sentence type is this? Pilots fly free anywhere globally; their families are also eligible for discount fares.