Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases Answers

Identify the part of speech of the italicized word in each sentence. We waited impatiently for the concert to begin. Jackson is going to the library after school. Darla rides the bus to school in the morning. Is that a new haircut, Nisha?

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Identify the part of speech of the italicized word in each sentence. Sheila’s mother can drive us to the mall. That song is stuck in my head. The teacher handed the math test back today.

Use the dictionary entry to complete each sentence with the correct form of the word. The scientists will the chemical. The lab determined that the compound was . The final surprised everyone.

noun phrase verb phrase ✔ prepositional phrase

Which phrases in the passage are adjectival phrases? Check all that apply.

Which phrases in the passage are adverbial phrases? Check all that apply.

Use the drop-down menus to identify the phrase called for at the beginning of each sentence. Noun Phrase: The little girl went to the store with her older brother. Prepositional Phrase: The French tourists waited at the bus stop on the corner. Adjectival Phrase: The new movie playing in town is supposed to be good. Adverbial Phrase: The speech on safety was given at the school by the fire department.

What is the purpose of the noun phrase in the sentence?The little blue car had a ticket on the windshield.

What is the purpose of the verb phrase in the sentence?You are invited to stay for dinner.

What is the purpose of the adjectival phrase in the sentence?We’re a little tired of the rain coming down in buckets.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences below. “Under the bridge” is a that functions as an adverbial phrase. “More vigorously than Nico” modifies the word “.” “More vigorously than Nico” is an example of a(n) .

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✔ noun phrase verb phrase prepositional phrase

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