Participial Phrases
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Consists of a participle (a verb form that can be
used as an adjective) and any modifiers or
complements.
The entire phrase is used as an adjective.
Eating his cupcake, the toddler sighed
happily.
Gerund Phrases
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Consists of a gerund (a verb form that ends in
–ing and is used as a noun) and any modifiers
or complements.
The entire phrase is used as a noun.
My sister and her friends enjoy swimming at
the beach. (D.O. of the verb enjoy)
Infinitive Phrases
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Consists of an infinitive (formed from a
verb—mostly beginning with to—that can
be used as a noun, an adjective, or an
adverb)
Often, the best strategy is to forgive.
To test effectively, pay attention in
class.
Identify the underlined phrase as
participial, gerund, or infinitive.
1. Bicycling through the countryside is a
favorite hobby of mine.
2. I enjoy the freedom to get around on my
own.
3. I also ride my bike to school.
4. At 8:00 A.M., I am on my way, pedaling
furiously.
Identify the underlined phrase as
participial, gerund, or infinitive.
1. Bicycling through the countryside is a favorite
hobby of mine. (gerund)
2. I enjoy the freedom to get around on my own.
(infinitive)
3. I also ride my bike to school. (prepositional –
remember, an infinitive phrase needs a verb.)
4. At 8:00 A.M., I am on my way, pedaling
furiously. (participial)
Identify the underlined phrase as
participial, gerund, or infinitive.
5. Neither rain nor heat not barking dogs
keep me from riding my bike daily.
6. Three years’ worth of repairs attests to
my good faith in the matter.
7. Nevertheless, I am trying to save enough
money for an all-terrain bike.
Identify the underlined phrase as
participial, gerund, or infinitive.
5.
Neither rain nor heat not barking dogs
keep me from riding my bike daily.
(gerund)
6. Three years’ worth of repairs attests to
my good faith in the matter.
(preposition – no verb, remember)
7.Nevertheless, I am trying to save
enough money for an all-terrain bike.
(infinitive)
Find and identify the phrases in the
following sentences.
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2.
3.
4.
At college, my sister tried again to
master the art of swimming.
Swimming the length of the pool was
one of the requirements for graduation.
To my sister, it was a difficult challenge.
She would jump into the pool with her
friends standing by to cheer her on.
Find and identify the phrases in the
following sentences.
1.
2.
3.
4.
At college, my sister tried again to master the
art of swimming. (infinitive)
Swimming the length of the pool was one of
the requirements for graduation. (gerund)
To my sister, it was a difficult challenge.
(prepositional)
She would jump into the pool with her friends
standing by to cheer her on. (infinitive)
Find and identify the phrases in the
following sentences.
5.
6.
7.
Despite her intentions, she never got
farther than ten feet from the edge of
the pool.
Nevertheless, she would try again,
advancing and improving each time.
The instructor convinced her that
swimming did not mean risking her life.
Find and identify the phrases in the
following sentences.
5.
6.
7.
Despite her intentions, she never got
farther than ten feet from the edge of
the pool. (prepositional)
Nevertheless, she would try again,
advancing and improving each time.
(participial)
The instructor convinced her that
swimming did not mean risking her life.
(gerund)