Writer's Choice Grade 11

Unit 12: Phrases

Fill in the blank

Using the word list below, select the correct word to finish the phrase.

Word List
  
appositive
prepositional
phrase
infinitive
verbal
participial
absolute
participle
gerund

 

1.

A/An is a verb form that can function as an adjective.
2.

A/An phrase begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun.
3.

A/An phrase is also known as a nominative absolute.
4.

A/An is a group of words that acts in a sentence as a single part of speech.
5.

A/An is a noun or pronoun that is placed next to another noun or pronoun to identify or give additional information about it.
6.

A/An is a verb form that is usually preceded by the word to and is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
7.

A/An is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used in the same way that a noun is used.
8.

A/An is a verb form that functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
9.

A/An phrase contains a participle plus any complements and modifiers.
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