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| This consists of a preposition and an object, and is usually a modifier. |
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This consists of a preposition and an object, and is usually a modifier.
Example:
The animals slept _in the barn_ |
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Phrases that consist of a verb and other words in the predicate of a sentence.
Example:
Joan _adopted a puppy from Russia_ |
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Infinitive Phrase
(Verbal Phrase) |
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Phrases consisting of infinitives and objects, plus their modifiers.
Example:
She seemed _to enjoy the movie_ the teacher played in class.
(to enjoy is the infinitive) |
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Participle Phrase
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Phrases consisting of participles, their objects, plus their modifiers. The phrases act as adjectives.
Example:
I noticed the students _pretending to do their homework_ were all in Mr. Smith’s class.
(pretending is the participle) |
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Gerund Phrase
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Phrases consisting of gerunds, their objects, and modifiers. The phrases act as nouns.
Example:
_Biking on a busy street_ can be dangerous.
(Biking is the gerund) |
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