EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases
EXERCISE 48–8Verbal phrases
Each sentence has one verbal phrase. Indicate which word group is the verbal phrase, including any modifiers and objects.
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For nearly thirty years, the Berlin Wall stood as a barrier to East German citizens who wanted to defect to the West.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 1 of 10: For nearly thirty years, the Berlin Wall stood as a barrier to East German citizens who wanted to defect to the West.
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Letters sent first class will arrive within three days.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 2 of 10: Letters sent first class will arrive within three days.
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Clairvoyance is the ability to read other people’s minds.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 3 of 10: Clairvoyance is the ability to read other people’s minds.
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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been linked to certain birth defects.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 4 of 10: Drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been linked to certain birth defects.
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The lost child couldn’t stop crying for his mother.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 5 of 10: The lost child couldn’t stop crying for his mother.
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It is hard to think clearly during a time of crisis.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 6 of 10: It is hard to think clearly during a time of crisis.
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The true victims, of course, are the children orphaned by the disaster.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 7 of 10: The true victims, of course, are the children orphaned by the disaster.
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Like catching a fish, research papers always take longer than you estimate.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 8 of 10: Like catching a fish, research papers always take longer than you estimate.
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Frustrated in his career as a musician, George became a music critic for the local newspaper.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 9 of 10: Frustrated in his career as a musician, George became a music critic for the local newspaper.
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The government agency has the authority to close our plant on the spot.
EXERCISE 48–8 Verbal phrases - 10 of 10: The government agency has the authority to close our plant on the spot.