Transcript Phrases - English is Amazing!

Phrases!
By Mrs. H-D
The definition of “phrase”
a group of words that:
● does not have both a subject
and a verb
-and● is used as a single part of
speech (adjective, noun, or
adverb)
1) Prepositional Phrases
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A group of words that starts with a preposition
Used as a single part of speech
Is usually used as a “modifier”
(adjective or adverb) – to describe or tell more
about something
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EXAMPLE: He stumbled to the sink and emptied the
contents of his stomach into the sink
Can you find the prepositional phrase?
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A few years ago, our family visited South
Dakota and saw a famous monument to great
American leaders.
My mom took the pictures on the next page
when we were visiting this scenic spot at
Mount Rushmore
Matt is good at tree-climbing but better at
needlepointing flowers.
Is 6 hours too long for a study session?
Over the years, his hairline has headed north.
VERBALS
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Tricksey little things that look like verbs but don’t
act like ‘em!!
Example 1:
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Example 2:
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Savannah burps frequently.
Burping is Savannah’s favorite activity
Mrs. H-D, your lectures exhaust me.
The exhausted student lost her finger in the doorway.
Example 3:
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On Saturdays, I work. On Sundays, I rest.
There is a time to work and a time to rest.
TYPE 1: The Participial phrase
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Participle: A verb form that can be used as an
adjective
Examples
The incredibly tiring lecture left all of the students in
ineffable pain and ennui.
I was comforted when Mrs. Dash rubbed ointment
onto the place where my ear used to be.
NOTE: Participles often show up as predicate
adjectives.
He was angered. UNC fans are tired of losing.
Therefore, a participial phrase
is…
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A phrase that starts with a participle!
Examples
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Pausing for a moment to consider the implications
of his actions, Jeremiah plunged the sword into
the king’s puppy.
We saw Hannah running rapidly to the window
with a twelve foot python in her arms.
Give it a shot: ID the Participial
phrase
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Having worked hard, Erin threw herself on
the sofa.
Today’s newspaper, printed last night, gave all
sorts of details about the election.
The notes given to Mr. Hicks’ classes helped
immeasurably.
Annoyed by the incessant babbling, the English
teacher threw himself out of the window.
Type Two: The Gerund Phrase
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Now where the hey did the name “Gerund”
come from? A family name?
Gerund: A verb form ending in –ing that is
used as a noun
Examples
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I enjoy running.
Bethany gave up sniffing glue 10 years ago.
Studying is worse than sandpapering your elbow.
The gerund phrase: a phrase that
starts with a gerund, duh!
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Refusing to laugh at Mrs. H-D’s jokes can result in
poor academic health.
Harper Lee’s most publicized achievement was
writing To Kill a Mockingbird.
Give it a shot: ID the Gerund
Phrase
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The gentle pattering of the rain was a
welcome sound.
Frodo feared going to Mount Doom alone.
Exciting and challenging, wildlife photography
is surprisingly similar to pursuing prey on a
hunt.
Scouting out locations is important to both
the hunter and the photographer.
Type Three: The Infinitive Phrase
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Infinitive – Definition: Verb form usually preceded by
“to;” used as a noun or a modifier (adj or adv).
NOTE: You may be more familiar with foreign
language, where the infinitive is often one word
(Spanish: “to talk” = “hablar”)
Examples
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To stumble would be most uncool. (used as a noun
subject)
No one wants to leave. (used as direct object)
Her goal is to win (predicate nominative).
“There must be a way to break Mr. Hicks’ will,” said
Donna. (used as an adjective)
NOTE: Sometimes the word “to” is omitted (which
can make it VERY confusing!!)
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Help me [to] clean out my ear.
The clowns made her [to] have nightmares.
NOTE #2: Unlike other verbals, an infinitive is allowed
to have a subject. It becomes an “infinitive clause” –
that still acts as a single part of speech. DANG –
that’s confusing!!
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We asked Travis to buy us all monkeys.
Many consider HP IV to be the best of the HP books.
I wanted him to help me with my PreCal.
So the infinitive phrase is…
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…a phrase that starts with an infinitive
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Trey vowed to steal Mrs. H-D’s UNC mug as
soon as the bell rang.
Michael earned enough extra credit to make an
A++++ on his quiz.
Dania tries to steal Jackson’s wallet every day
(without him knowing it).
Give it a shot
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“Dancing with the Stars” is the show to watch
this year.
I’ll help you get that beetle out of your ear.
Daddy says that it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird,
Mrs. Maudie.
Don’t you dare steal my magic shoe!
Would Christina like me to give her all the
answers on the quiz? You betcha!
A Last type of phrase: The
Appositive
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Def – appositive: A noun or pronoun set
beside another noun to help identify it.
Example:
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My student Will is actually a Norweigian spy.
Heroin, a drug, is not the same thing as a female
hero.
The appositive phrase? I don’t even need to
say it.
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Appositive phrase – make your own
definition!
Examples:
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My paper, the best piece of writing ever known to
man, is 640 pages long (size 4 font).
Jackie’s new hat, a tasty pimiento-cheese design
that never goes bad, tastes quite delicious.
Michelle’s dog, a Swiss Alsatian, growled at me
and encouraged me to change her essay grade
from “A” to “A+.”