NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH 10, 6.0 (HONORS)
SUMMER GRAMMAR REVIEW PACKET
2016-2017
Attached is a review sheet defining and providing examples of types of phrases and subordinate
clauses followed by exercises to complete. Being able to identify and write these phrases and
clauses are requisite of incoming sophomore Honors level students. The North Penn High School
writing program is founded upon skills involving working with various sentence structures.
Directions:
1. Print out this packet.
2. Complete the review exercises that follow the phrase/clause review sheets and bring your
completed packet to class on the first day of school. You will be graded on accuracy and
completion of the packet. You may also be tested on these skills within the first few
weeks of school.
3. It is expected that you work on this packet individually.
Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
Phrase: Two or more words (without a
subject and its verb) that act as a single part
of speech
Clause: A group of words with a subject
and its predicate
APPOSITIVE PHRASE: a noun or pronoun that follows another noun or pronoun to identify or
explain it and its modifiers
Ex: George, the star quarterback, is tall.
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: A group of words beginning with a preposition and usually ending
with a noun or pronoun
Ex: Before the concert Mr. Britcher reviewed the pieces to be played.
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An adjective prepositional phrase modifies a noun or pronoun.
Ex: Tucson has been the locale of many Westerns.
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An adverb prepositional phrase modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Ex: Tina exercises in the gym.
He threw the ball far to the left.
VERB PHRASES
--Participial phrase: Adjective phrase beginning with a participle (participle: a verb form that can
be used as an adjective)
Present participle:
Past participle:
asking
asked
Perfect participle:
Passive participle:
having asked
having been asked
Ex: Having been asked to participate in the discussion, Dan offered some valid analysis
of the novel.
--Gerund phrase: Verb form ending in –ing that is used as noun together with its complements
and modifiers, all of which act together as a noun
Ex: Having been asked to participate in the discussion gave Dan the opportunity to
share his analysis of the novel.
--Infinitive phrase: A verb preceded by to together with its complements and modifiers.
Ex: To gain success as an actor, one must have self-confidence.
Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE: Expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself.
Ex: John is a good violinist, and he also plays the guitar well.
SUBORDINATE CLAUSE: Does not express a complete thought and cannot stand by itself
Ex: Whenever I try to burn a CD on my computer, the computer crashes.
ADVERB CLAUSE: subordinate clause (introduced by subordinating conjunction) used as an
adverb.
Subordinating conjunctions:
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as soon as
because
before
if
in order that
since
so that
than
though
unless
until
when
whenever
where
wherever
while
Ex: Before the concert began, Mr. Britcher made some announcements.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE: subordinate clause used as an adjective
Ex: The book that Kaitlyn borrowed from the library was overdue.
NOUN CLAUSE: subordinate clause used as a noun
Ex: Whoever stole my purse is in big trouble!
For additional help and practice, visit the following websites:
http://cite.nwmissouri.edu/ic/Grammar/PhrasesandClauses.html
http://www.studyandexam.com/types-of-phrase.html
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/phrase.htm
http://www.studyandexam.com/types-of-subordinate-clause.html
https://www.quia.com/rr/234658.html
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz16775613360a8.html
Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
Part I: Phrase Review. Identify the type of phrase underlined in each sentence below.
____________________ 1. Having spent the afternoon at the beach, Alice was hot and tired.
____________________ 2. We visited the park between rain showers.
____________________ 3. Complaining constantly helps no one.
____________________ 4. Samantha took a pain reliever, wanting relief from her terrible
headache.
____________________ 5. He is the only knight who did not offer to win the jousting
tournament for the fair maiden.
____________________ 6. Shopping on a Sunday afternoon is my idea of relaxing.
____________________ 7. My brothers, Fred and George, love to tease me mercilessly.
____________________ 8. Running on empty, Josh studied for the test late into the night.
____________________ 9. Running on empty, Josh studied for the test late into the night.
____________________ 10. Because I tend to procrastinate, I often complete my homework in a
rush.
____________________ 11. By mid-afternoon, the protestors had left the rally and gone home.
____________________ 12. I called Katie’s house a million times trying to apologize.
____________________ 13. Juanita likes to take candid pictures of her friends.
____________________ 14. The esteemed poet, honored by the award, expressed his thanks.
____________________ 15. It is not polite to listen through the keyhole.
____________________ 16. A former professional player, my tennis coach trains me well.
____________________ 17. It is not polite to listen through the keyhole.
____________________ 18. Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you
have long, untamed hair.
____________________ 19. At the rodeo, I always enjoy watching the courageous riders.
____________________ 20. The sumptuous dinner, ham and vegetables, looked delicious.
Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
Part II: Writing Phrases. On the lines below, write sentences that include each type of phrase.
You must write 2 different sentences for each type.
Appositive: ___________________________________________________________________
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Appositive: ___________________________________________________________________
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Prepositional: _________________________________________________________________
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Prepositional: _________________________________________________________________
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Participial: ___________________________________________________________________
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Participial: ___________________________________________________________________
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Infinitive: ____________________________________________________________________
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Infinitive: ____________________________________________________________________
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Gerund: ______________________________________________________________________
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Gerund: ______________________________________________________________________
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Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
Part III: Clause Review. Identify the type of clause underlined in each sentence below.
____________________ 1. The woman to whom I introduced you at the party is the one who
makes the hiring decisions at Applebee’s.
____________________ 2. Chemistry is what she likes best in school.
____________________ 3. A family doctor should be available whenever an emergency arises.
____________________ 4. That she was guilty was obvious.
____________________ 5. Will you go to the football game if the weather is nice?
____________________ 6. Here is the book that I want you to read.
____________________ 7. This story has a plot that is difficult to follow.
____________________ 8. The man who looks for trouble often finds it, but then he does not
want it.
____________________ 9. She ran until she dropped.
____________________ 10. My aunt went to Florida when she retired.
____________________ 11. That is a subject about which I know nothing.
____________________ 12. Alexander the Great was sure that he would conquer the world.
____________________ 13. Ethan wondered if Melissa knew how to make apple cider.
____________________ 14. I didn’t call her because I am shy.
____________________ 15. Before you take your quiz, please show me your homework.
____________________ 16. If this is love, I’ve made a terrible mistake.
____________________ 17. Everyone who had a package to return was sent to the customer
service desk.
____________________ 18. I went to the game because my son guaranteed me that he will score
a goal.
____________________ 19. In order to facilitate the registration process, the college asked the
students to fill out the necessary paperwork before they arrived.
____________________ 20. Unless you are prepared to pay for the damage, do not throw rocks
at windows.
Grammar Review Sheet
Phrases and Clauses
Part IV: Writing Clauses. On the lines below, write sentences that include each type of clause.
You must write 2 different sentences for each type.
Adverb: ______________________________________________________________________
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Adverb: ______________________________________________________________________
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Adjective: ____________________________________________________________________
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Adjective: ____________________________________________________________________
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Noun: ________________________________________________________________________
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Noun: ________________________________________________________________________
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