College Composition (Abridged)

College Composition Abridged Study Guide Participle phrases: A participle phrase functions as an adjective modifying a noun. It is formed by combining the present participle or past participle of a verb with adverbs, nouns, and their modifiers. • Looking at her busy schedule • Planned as a quiet picnic • Seen by the teacher Participle phrase using the present participle: • Reid, looking at the display, questioned the salesperson about the televisions. • The salesperson, talking about the televisions, attracted lots of attention. Participle phrase using the past participle: • The paper airplane, watched by the class, flew onto the teacher’s desk. • The teacher, angered by his misbehavior, asked Michael to stay after class. Appositive phrases: Appositive phrases function as an adjective modifying a noun. Appositive phrases are a group of words that redefine or explain another word. These phrases can sometimes function as an adverb modifying a verb. • Grey’s Anatomy, the popular TV show • Jennifer Aniston, the award-winning actress • Carol, the emergency room nurse Appositive phrase used to modify a noun: • Mardi Gras, the annual celebration , draws tourists from around the world. • Jason, the defense lawyer , argued that the judge was biased. Absolute phrases: Absolute phrases modify the entire sentence rather than one individual word. These phrases are usually formed by combining a participle with a noun and its modifiers. • Tires squealing , the car raced out of the parking lot. • Wallet emptied , he left the store with several bags. Infinitive phrases: Infinitive phrases can function as an adjective, adverb, or a noun. These phrases use the infinitive form of a verb (to +simple form of the verb). • To leave • To have bought • To win

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