Practice 1. The Simple Sentence
Preposition, Gerund, and Absolute Phrases
Instructions
Based on the lesson about words and phrases, identify the prepositional, gerund, and participle phrases in the sentences below. Write the types of phrase verb in the blank space provided.
A sentence may have more than one phrase or prepositional phrase.
Example
Sentence: Tired of waiting, the man wearing the suit complained to John.
Answer: (3 phrases)
Absolute phrase: tired of waiting
Participle phrase: wearing the suit
Prepositional phrase: to John
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1. The selfish boy ate the whole box of chocolates by himself.
Prepositional phrase: of chocolates
Prepositional phrase: by himself
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2. The woman wearing the blue dress is my English teacher.
Participle phrase: wearing the blue dress
Note. It is okay if you can identify the phrases but are having trouble naming them. It is more important to identify the parts of the sentence than to be able to remember grammar terms.
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3. Considering their busy schedules, it is surprising how often they socialize with friends.
Absolute phrase: considering their busy schedules
Prepositional phrase: with their friends
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4. The room facing the lake has the most beautiful view.
Participle phrase: facing the lake
Prepositional phrase: of the sunset
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5. Having studied the language for only 5 years, Susan can speak and write Japanese very well.
Absolute phrase: having studied the language for only 5 years
Prepositional phrase for only 5 years
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Practice 2. Identify the prepositional, gerund, and participle phrases in the sentences.
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