A) What do all verb phrases have in common? (1 point)

Question

They are at the beginning of a sentence.
They have a form of the verb to be.
They have a helping verb and a main verb.
They are more than two words long.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: They have a helping verb and a main verb.

All verb phrases consist of at least a main verb and can include one or more helping (auxiliary) verbs.

Answer 2

A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
It didn’t seem like it, but we were looking at the clouds in the sky and watching birds for hours.
What is the verb phrase in the sentence?
(1 point)
for hours
seem like
were looking
watching birds

Answer 3

The verb phrase in the sentence is "were looking."

This phrase consists of the helping verb "were" and the main verb "looking."

Answer 4

A) Which describes a difference between an adjectival phrase and adverbial phrase? (1 point)
An adjectival phrase modifies a noun, and an adverbial phrase modifies a verb.
An adjectival phrase consists of two or more words, while an adverbial phrase is usually only one
word that ends in -ly.
An adjectival phrase functions like a noun in a sentence, and adverbial phrase functions like a
verb in a sentence.
An adjectival phrase modifies a verb, and an adverbial phrase modifies a noun.

Answer 5

The correct answer is: An adjectival phrase modifies a noun, and an adverbial phrase modifies a verb.

This accurately describes the primary difference in the function of the two types of phrases.

Answer 6

) What is an absolute phrase? (1 point)
a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence
a set of two or more words that adds detail to a noun and together functions like an adjective
a set of two or more words that together functions like a noun
a set of two or more words that adds detail to a verb and together functions as an adverb

Answer 7

The correct answer is: a set of two or more words that includes a noun and a modifier and modifies a sentence.

An absolute phrase provides additional detail to a whole sentence and typically consists of a noun and a participial modifier. It can enhance the information provided in a sentence without being directly connected to it grammatically.

Answer 8

A)
Which is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?
After the meeting there will be time to ask questions.
(1 point)
After the meeting
to ask
be time
there will be time

Answer 9

The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "After the meeting."

This phrase includes the preposition "after" and the object of the preposition "the meeting."

Answer 10

Connections Distinctions
The cottontail rabbit’s fur stays brown all year. In contrast, the
snowshoe hare’s fur turns white during the winter to help it blend into the
snowy landscape.
Voter turnout was minimal even though there were several important
issues on the ballot.
Everybody is in agreement as to how to proceed. Therefore, we will call
the meeting to a close.
The game was canceled on account of bad weather.
A) Choose the correct answer to show whether each boldfaced word or phrase makes
connections or distinctions between ideas. (2 points)

Answer 11

Here are the classifications for each boldfaced word or phrase:

1. "In contrast" - Distinction
   This phrase highlights a difference between two subjects (cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare).

2. "even though" - Connection
   This phrase shows a connection between voter turnout and the important issues, indicating that despite the issues, turnout was minimal.

3. "Therefore" - Connection
   This word connects the agreement among people to the conclusion of calling the meeting to a close; it shows a result based on the previous statement.

4. "on account of" - Connection
   This phrase connects the reason (bad weather) to the outcome (the game being canceled).

So the classifications are:

• In contrast: Distinction
• even though: Connection
• Therefore: Connection
• on account of: Connection