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D. Underline the participial phrases in the following sentences then give the noun or pronoun it
modifies.
1. Working in the lab, the scientist created a robot.
2. Early films were still pictures projected on a wall.
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3. Moving pictures came later.
4. Food sealed in cans was given to the campers.
5. Quickly frozen food is necessary to preserve the freshness.
6. Coming into the room, the boy threw his books on the desk.
7. Joe, searching for the code, was really excited.
8. The store sold packaged bakery.
9. Sarden and beans canned in tomato sauce is my favorite.
10. Relaxing on his back patio, Jeff fell asleep.
E. Underline the infinitive phrase in each sentence and tell how it is used (as either a noun,
adjective, or adverb).
1. You have two choices, to stay or to go.
2. Bill tried to warn them of the problem.
3. Jim had no choice except to resign from the position.
4. The child was afraid to tell the truth.
5. The teachers came to offer their service.
6. Joan had a scheme to make money.
7. I sat down to rest.
8. Ginger and her sister's plan was to see a lawyer.
9. The scouts stopped to buy some supplies.
10. The boss asked me to send the message to her brother.
G. Underline each adverb phrases and circle the word it modifies. (circled words will be italicized)
1. Underline each adverb phrase
1. The heavy snow stopped in the late morning.
2. The teacher was disturbed at Bob's attitude.
3. Without their help we could never have finished the job.
4. The entire trail was completed in two weeks.
5. My parents left for their vacation a week later.
6. At two the post office reopened for business.
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7. Foolishly, the fullback charged into Southside's huge line.
8. In a year a new bridge was built.
9. Yes, I certainly am ready for a good lunch.
10. Our basketball team practiced late into the night.
H. Underline each adjective phrase in the sentence below and circle the word it modifies. (circled
words will be italicized)
1. I ordered a pancake with maple syrup.
2. A book without any illustration may be very interesting.
3. This is the new road to the state park.
4. The sound of the rain on the roof is very loud.
5. Mimi just read a book about Winston Churchill.
6. The winter coat in the closet no longer fits.
7. An investigator uncovered a file of important papers.
8. Strawberries with cream is grandmother's favorite.
9. When did the car in the driveway arrive?
10. I just lost my list of errands.