Grammar 16

 

Introduction to Phrases

We started the year by learning the five basic clause patterns:

5 Basic Clause Patterns
  1. equative (S=C)
  2. intransitive (SV)
  3. transitive (SVO)
  4. ditransitive (SVOiOd)
  5. dummy subject (There is / It is)

Next, we studied the five types of sentences:

5 Types of Sentences
  1. simple
  2. compound
  3. hybrid
  4. complex
  5. compound-complex

It's now time to learn the six types of phrases:

6 Types of Phrases
  1. prepositional
  2. appositive
  3. gerund
  4. participial
  5. absolute
  6. infinitive

Instructions for the Quiz

Answer the question.

Quiz