1. Grade 8 Interactive Notebook
Types of Phrases
Grade 8 Interactive Notebook

2. Absolute Phrase
A phrase that combines a NOUN and a PARTICIPLE (word formed from a verb) with any accompanying MODIFIER (adds to the main noun) or object.
Participle is a word formed as a verb, and used as an adjective.
Example:
Legs quivering, our old dog Gismo dreamed of chasing squirrels.

3. Appositive Phrase
A NOUN, or a NOUN PHRASE that renames another noun right beside it.
Example
Her dog, a bull mastiff, looks ridiculous in a pink bow.

4. Gerund Phrase
A gerund phrase will begin with a GERUND, an ‘ing’ word, and will include other MODIFIERS (adds to the main noun) and/or objects. They always function as nouns.
Example:
Juggling knives is not recommended.

5. Infinitive Phrase
Will begin with an INFINITIVE (to + simple form of a verb). It will include objects and/or MODIFIERS (adds to the main noun)
Example
He plans to see the movie.

6. Noun Phrase Includes a NOUN and the MODIFIERS (adds to the main noun)
Example:
This is a grammar lesson.
modifies

7. Participle Phrase
Will begin with a present or past PARTICIPLE (word formed by a verb)
Present = end in ‘ing’
Past = end in ‘ed’
Example:
Having been lied to before, I was wary.

8. Prepositional Phrase
Will begin with a PREPOSITION (word that indicates location) and end with a NOUN, PRONOUN, GERUND, or CLAUSE.
Example
I went for a walk in the dark woods.