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Bedford 48
GRAMMAR: Subordinate Word Groups
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Phrases that cannot stand alone (subordinate) that start with words like "at, by, for, from, in" | Prepositional phrases |
| The cat had fur "of the softest texture." What kind of prepositional phrase is this? | Adjective prepositional phrase |
| Suzie will "in time" adjust to life on Mars. What kind of prepositional phrase is this? | Adverbial prepositional phrase |
| Adverbial prepositional phrase | "During a mudslide," the birds always fly the highest. What kind of prepositional phrase is this? |
| Adjective prepositional phrase | The chocolates were made "of the finest ingredients." What kind of prepositional phrase is this? |
| Prepositional Phrase | "The kids ran along side the stream" is an example of what sort of phrase? |
| Subordinate Adverb Phrase | Sara would have gone to the show, "but she had to babysit." Quoted words are an example of what sort of phrase? |
| Subordinate Adjective Phrase | A desk "that is messy" is a sign of a brilliant mind.Quoted words are an example of what sort of phrase? |
| "The clowns terrified all the small children", and ran quickly from the tents screaming. Quoted words are an example of what sort of phrase? | Independent Phrase |
| Independent Phrase | "Final exam week is upon us." Quoted words are an example of what sort of phrase? |
| Subordinate phrase that modifies the verb or other adjectives in a sentence. | Subordinate Adverb Phrase |
| Subordinate phrase that modifies the noun in a sentence. | Subordinate Adjective Phrase |