Q1
The correct answer is A. They have a helping verb and a main verb. To identify a verb phrase, you need to look for a combination of a helping verb (such as "have," "be," or "do") and a main verb (such as "run," "eat," or "sleep").
Q2
The verb phrase in the sentence "It didn’t seem like it, but we were looking at the clouds in the sky and watching birds for hours" is A. were looking. The verb phrase consists of the helping verb "were" and the main verb "looking."
Q3
The correct answer is A. An adjectival phrase modifies a noun, and an adverbial phrase modifies a verb. An adjectival phrase provides additional information about a noun, describing its qualities or attributes. An adverbial phrase, on the other hand, describes or modifies a verb, providing information about how, when, or where an action takes place.
Q4
An absolute phrase is A. a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence. An absolute phrase is a type of nonessential clause that modifies the entire sentence and is usually set off by commas. It often contains a noun or pronoun along with a participle or modifier.
Q5
The prepositional phrase in the sentence "After the meeting there will be time to ask questions" is C. to ask. A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition (such as "after," "in," or "to") and includes a noun or pronoun (such as "meeting" or "questions") along with any modifiers.