Participial Phrases and the Nouns They Describe

Teach each verbal on its own sheet, then use the mixed sheet as a check. Use the writing sheet to apply the phrases in sentences.

Underline participial phrases and draw an arrow to the noun each describes, from truckers to a heron. A participial phrase begins with a verb form, often ending in -ing or -ed, and works as an adjective, so it always describes a noun. The directions on the page read: Underline the participial phrase in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from the phrase to the noun it describes. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade parts of speech, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

A gerund is an -ing verb form used as a noun, and a gerund phrase is the gerund plus the words that complete it. Gerund Phrases and Their Jobs asks students to label each as subject, direct object or object of a preposition.

An infinitive is to plus a verb. An infinitive phrase can work as a noun, an adjective or an adverb. Infinitive Phrases and Their Jobs asks students to label which.

A participial phrase begins with a verb form, often ending in -ing or -ed, and works as an adjective. It describes a noun. Participial Phrases and Their Nouns has students draw an arrow to the noun.