Parts of Speech and Types of Phrases

Question 1

What type of phrase is “for running”?

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A: adjectival phrase

Question 2

Which underlined phrases are prepositional phrases? Check all that apply.To be or not to be, that is the question.I drove my car off the road to fix the flat tire.I drove my car off the road to fix the flat tire.We took cover in the basement during the thunderstorm.We strapped on our goggles so we could see the fish under the surface.

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B: I drove my car off the road to fix the flat tire.; D: We took cover in the basement during the thunderstorm.; E: We strapped on our goggles so we could see the fish under the surface.

Question 3

What type of phrase is “enrolling him in puppy class”?

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A: gerund phrase

Question 4

Walking on the beach, Kat scoured the sand for seashells.

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C: participial phrase

Question 5

What word does “for running” modify?

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A: enthusiasm

Question 6

What does “enrolling him in puppy class” add to the text?

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A: It conveys a precise idea.

Question 7

To precisely convey ideas can be difficult even for accomplished writers.

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B: infinitive phrase

Question 8

What does “for running” add to the text?

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B: It adds detail and precision.

Question 9

Running in a race is a great way to exercise and have fun.

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A: gerund phrase

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