AnswersCommon Core ELA 10 A - AberdeenParts of Speech and Types of Phrases

Parts of Speech and Types of Phrases Answers

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

A
gerund phrase
B
infinitive phrase
C
participial phrase
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Running in a race is a great way to exercise and have fun.

A
gerund phrase
B
infinitive phrase
C
participial phrase
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What type of phrase is “enrolling him in puppy class”?

A
gerund phrase
B
infinitive phrase
C
participial phrase
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What does “enrolling him in puppy class” add to the text?

A
It conveys a precise idea.
B
It describes time and location.
C
It provides variety and interest.
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What type of phrase is “for running”?

A
adjectival phrase
B
adverbial phrase
C
verbal phrase
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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.

A
To be or not to be, that is the question.
B
I drove my car off the road to fix the flat tire.
C
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.
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The following sentence has a misplaced modifier.Christine walked toward the playing field carrying her hockey stick.Which sentence places the modifier in the correct location?

A
Christine carrying her hockey stick walked toward the playing field.
B
Christine walked carrying her hockey stick toward the playing field.
C
Carrying her hockey stick, Christine walked toward the playing field.
D
Christine, walking toward the playing field, carrying her hockey stick.
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The following sentence has a dangling modifier.Carefully turning the pages, this book was sure to be exciting!Which revision corrects the sentence with the dangling modifier?

A
Carefully turning the pages, this book was sure to be exciting to Liev!
B
This book, carefully turning the pages, was sure to be exciting to Liev!
C
Carefully turning the pages, Liev realized that this book was sure to be exciting!
D
This book belonging to Liev was sure to be exciting, carefully turning the pages!
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What does “for running” add to the text?

A
It conveys time or location.
B
It adds detail and precision.
C
It provides interest and variety.

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