Exercise: Grammar: Identifying phrases 1 (autoscored)

In each of the following items, a word group is shown in boldface. Select the choice that correctly identifies the boldface item as a prepositional phrase, a verbal phrase, an appositive phrase, or an absolute phrase.

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Approaching the rope, I suddenly fell into the icy pond.

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Approaching the rope, I suddenly fell into the icy pond.

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To listen to his music is sheer delight.

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To listen to his music is sheer delight.

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The figure outlined against the sky seemed unable to move.

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The figure outlined against the sky seemed unable to move.

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Floating on my back, I ignored my practice requirements.

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Floating on my back, I ignored my practice requirements.

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Jane stood still, her fingers clutching the fence.

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Jane stood still, her fingers clutching the fence.

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Josie, a sensitive child, was filled with a mixture of awe and excitement.

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Josie, a sensitive child, was filled with a mixture of awe and excitement.

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Shocked into silence, they kept their gaze fixed on the odd creature.

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Shocked into silence, they kept their gaze fixed on the odd creature.

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Basking in the sunlight, I was lost in reminiscence of birch trees.

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Basking in the sunlight, I was lost in reminiscence of birch trees.

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Anna, the leader of the group, was reluctant to relinquish any authority.

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Anna, the leader of the group, was reluctant to relinquish any authority.

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His leg falling asleep, Kurt was no longer able to sit completely still.

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His leg falling asleep, Kurt was no longer able to sit completely still.