phrases

week 4 phrases

prepositional phrases/noun phrases

I found the ball hidden beneath the chair.

We were finally ready to get into the car and start the trip.

In spite of her stage fright, she sang beautifully.


Absolute phrases

 Pulling and twisting the yarn, her busy, strong hands worked steadily at the spinning wheel.

Shimmering and sparkling, the moonlight reflected off the small waves in the lake.


Appositive phrases

His shirt, an old, worn out 80's band concert tee, was ready for the rag bag.

The dog, a brown, curly-haired poodle, was prancing and posing in the circus ring.


Infinitive phrases

To get my kid to clean his room, I have learned that bribes work like magic.

To climb Mount Everest, he had to train with an expert and practice for a few years.



participial phrases


Dancing and singing loudly while standing on a table, she embarrassed her boss instead of impressing him.

Tired and hungry after a day spent digging a trench, the men relaxed in the shade of a tree while they ate their dinner.

week 4 adverbial and adjective clauses

week 4 sentences:

Adverb Subordinate Clauses

Because we were running late, we agreed to meet our friends at the restaurant

When she didn't get an answer by phone, she drove over to her friend's house to make sure she was okay.

Although he was a great musician, he wasn't able to find a band to join.



Adjective Subordinate Clauses



Stephanie, who loved to crochet, could always be found spending time at the local yarn store.

The people that were in line for the concert were getting impatient.

She cannot remember where she left the book and has been hunting for it all day.

Kevin, who was a fast runner, usually won big trophies at races.