The Phrase: Week 2

Try it out!

*Write each prepositional phrase in the following sentences and identify it as an adjective or adverbial phrase. • My family’s cabin in the woods sits near the lakeshore. • During the intermission, Mr. Jackson plays the pipe organ for the audience. • The package arrived too late for Carmina’s birthday.

• In

The Hobbit,

the hero of the story finds a magic ring.

A few more….

• Many of the cups on this shelf were made in Mexico. • Add two cans of peeled tomatoes and a teaspoon of mild curry powder.

• After the ball, the carriage in the courtyard became a pumpkin again. • After high school, my mother studied at Michigan State.

Try it out! 10/20/09

*Identify each verb phrase as a participial or gerund phrase* • Off the coast of Australia, bottlenose dolphins have been observed with large sponges attached to their beaks. • Scientists in Bulgaria unearthed a one room tomb, hollowed out of two boulders, that contained gold. • I prefer swimming in water cooler than 72 degrees. • My confidence was built up by winning the decathlon.

Try it out! 10/21/09

*Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentences • Sam, the youngest of Mimi’s three cats, likes to climb.

• Nick Reed, student of Mrs. Cusmano, is known for his sharp wit.

• The band played “Stars and Stripes Forever,” a march.

• They have the olive oil I like, the brand with the red label.

Time for review!

*Identify each italicized phrase as a Prepositional phrase, PArticipial phrase, Gerund or an Appositive phrase •

Filling this order,

will take at least two weeks.

• Cuts and bruises,

minor injuries for most children,

are treated by the school nurse.

• Mrs. Cusmano’s only comment

on my paper

was that it was difficult to read.

• On the top floor are three offices

connected by a hallway.

One more round!

• • His greatest joy was

seeing the latest science fiction movie. Grabbing a sandwich

join her friends.

, Renee hurried off to • Her attitude may seem indifferent

to you.

• George Bush,

former U.S. President,

has given money to several charities this year.