Prepositional VS Verbal Phrases Phrases A phrase is

Prepositional VS. Verbal Phrases

Phrases • A phrase is a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and does not contain both a subject and verb. • Examples: 1. in the kitchen 2. playing the guitar

Phrase or not a phrase? 1. On the paper 2. After we eat 3. When you know 4. As they walked in 5. In the garden

Phrase or not a phrase? 1 . On the paper 2. After we eat phrase not a phrase 3. When you know not a phrase 4. As they walked in 5. In the garden not a phrase

Prepositional Phrases

Defined as: Includes a preposition, a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition, and any modifiers of that object.

Types of prepositional phrases Adjective Phrases Adverb Phrases • A prepositional phrase used as an adjective is called an adjective phrase. • A prepositional phrase used as an adverb is called an adverb phrase. EXAMPLE: 1. Rosa chose the one with the blue stripes. 2. Abby became friends with Madison. 1. By noon the cavalry reached the fort. 2. We planted seedlings along the driveway.

Practice: Page 490: 11 - 15 • Write the sentences • Underline the prepositional phrase • Circle the word that it modifies.

Verbal and Verbal Phrases • A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but is used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

The Participle A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective. EXAMPLE: Sally sat on the broken chair. *What is the phrase? *Can you identify the participle?

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