Study English: Parts of Speech Flash Cards

 
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English: Parts of Speech

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He wrote for large audiences, but his plays continue (to attract audiences today) (in big sophisticated cities and small, rural towns.)
infinitive, prepositional
During the early 1600s, (to be in London) was exciting
infinitive
(Writing by candlelight in pubs), Shakespeare managed (to compose some 37 plays)
participial, infinitive
Shakespeare's interest (in military science) reflects his experiences (as a soldier)
prepositional, "
My teacher, (Mr. Lughod), insists that a knowledge of grammar can help students
appositive
Shakespeare, (a prolific poet and playwright), composed many sonnets and plays
appositive
(An unrepentant audiophile), Java has over 1420 discs to enjoy
appositive
(In all of these examples), Java has tried to practice what he preaches
prepositional
(By waking up at 4AM), the student ensured that she finished her homework
gerund
(Waking up at 4AM), the student began studying grammar and vocabulary
participial
(Waking up at 4AM) requires discipline
gerund
do you like (to wake up at 4AM)? I do.
infinitive
I'll help you (study Romeo and Juliet)
gerund
(To say that I am an expert grammarian) would be a lie
infinitive
I have learned (to understand the many phrase types)
infinitive
to blush is a human response (to embarrassment)
prepositional
(Driving the new Land Rover) is a dream of mine
gerund
Reading the prologue to Romeo and Juliet has helped me (prepare for class).
participial
(Before today), I never understood what a gerund or a participle was...
prepositional
(hanging my head momentarily) after the missed shot, I raced back down the court to block my opponent's shot
participial
(In the first three weeks,) I learned (to use introductory prepositional phrases)
prepositional, infinitive
(superior writing) integrates clarity and style
gerund
(Hunted by lions,) the antelope dashed across the plain at top speed
participial
prep plus an object
preposition
noun phrase (substitutes for noun or pronoun) usually between 2 commas
appositive
to + verb
infinitive
ends in ING. Noun phrase acts as the subject or object
gerund
ends in ING or ED. Adjective phrase modifies subject
participial
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