Writer's Choice Grade 10

Unit 12: Phrases

Fill in the blank

Using the word list below, select the correct word to finish the phrase.

Word List
  
appositive
phrase
complements and modifiers
to
verbal
adverb
object
prepositional
gerund
infinitive

1.

A/An is a group of words that acts as a single part of speech in a sentence.
2.

There are prepositional, appositive, and phrases.
3.

phrases may begin with to, for, or with, for example.
4.

The of the preposition is usually a noun or pronoun.
5.

A/An is a noun or pronoun placed next to another noun or pronoun that gives more information about it.
6.

Verbal phrases include participle, gerund, and phrases.
7.

A/An is a verb form that ends in –ing and is used in the same way a noun is used.
8.

An infinitive is preceded by the word .
9.

An infinitive can be used as a noun, adjective, or .
10.

A gerund phrase includes the gerund and any .
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