Identifying and Writing Adjectival Phrases Worksheet
Worksheet with exercises on identifying and writing sentences using adjectival phrases, including examples and numbered questions.
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Task Breakdown:
The image contains two sections:
1. 19.1B Identifying Adjectival Phrases: Identify the adjectival phrases in each sentence.
2. 19.1C Writing Sentences with Adjectival Phrases: Use given prepositional phrases to create sentences where the phrase functions as an adjectival phrase.
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Section 19.1B: Identifying Adjectival Phrases
#### Instructions:
- Read the sentences.
- Identify and write the adjectival phrases in each sentence.
- Each sentence has two adjectival phrases.
#### Solutions:
1. I bought a jacket with a high collar.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "with a high collar" (modifies "jacket")
2. The shoes in the closet have never been worn.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "in the closet" (modifies "shoes")
- "never been worn" (modifies "shoes")
3. This is not the highway to the beach.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "to the beach" (modifies "highway")
4. I am reading a good book about pirates.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "a good book" (modifies "book")
- "about pirates" (modifies "book")
5. The house beside the river was flooded last spring.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "beside the river" (modifies "house")
- "last spring" (modifies "was flooded")
6. The speaker at the podium knew everyone in the zoom.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "at the podium" (modifies "speaker")
- "in the zoom" (modifies "everyone")
7. After five minutes, the sound of the thunder grew louder.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "after five minutes" (modifies the entire sentence)
- "of the thunder" (modifies "sound")
8. When does the train on Track 20 leave for Chicago?
- Adjectival phrases:
- "on Track 20" (modifies "train")
- "for Chicago" (modifies "leave")
9. High in the tree perched a cat with white stripes.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "high in the tree" (modifies "perched")
- "with white stripes" (modifies "cat")
10. Jane sat with Tom at a table with wobbly legs.
- Adjectival phrases:
- "with Tom" (modifies "sat")
- "with wobbly legs" (modifies "table")
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Section 19.1C: Writing Sentences with Adjectival Phrases
#### Instructions:
- Use the given prepositional phrases to create sentences where the phrase functions as an adjectival phrase.
- Discuss how the adjectival phrases function in the sentences.
#### Solutions:
1. with green and white feathers
- Sentence: The bird with green and white feathers flew gracefully across the sky.
- Explanation: "with green and white feathers" describes the bird.
2. at the fire hydrant
- Sentence: The dog at the fire hydrant was barking loudly.
- Explanation: "at the fire hydrant" describes the location of the dog.
3. for seventh and eighth graders
- Sentence: The math competition for seventh and eighth graders was very challenging.
- Explanation: "for seventh and eighth graders" specifies the target audience of the competition.
4. in the top row
- Sentence: The VIP seats in the top row offered the best view of the stage.
- Explanation: "in the top row" describes the location of the seats.
5. with a broken arm
- Sentence: The boy with a broken arm needed help carrying his backpack.
- Explanation: "with a broken arm" describes the condition of the boy.
6. of giant robots
- Sentence: The movie of giant robots was a hit among young audiences.
- Explanation: "of giant robots" describes the theme or subject of the movie.
7. inside the cereal box
- Sentence: The toy inside the cereal box was a surprise for the children.
- Explanation: "inside the cereal box" describes the location of the toy.
8. of delicate lace
- Sentence: The dress of delicate lace was perfect for the wedding.
- Explanation: "of delicate lace" describes the material of the dress.
9. on the corner of Blair and Sussex streets
- Sentence: The coffee shop on the corner of Blair and Sussex streets was always crowded.
- Explanation: "on the corner of Blair and Sussex streets" describes the location of the coffee shop.
10. on the rear windshield
- Sentence: The sticker on the rear windshield reminded drivers to buckle up.
- Explanation: "on the rear windshield" describes the location of the sticker.
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Final Answer:
#### 19.1B Identifying Adjectival Phrases
1. "with a high collar"
2. "in the closet," "never been worn"
3. "to the beach"
4. "a good book," "about pirates"
5. "beside the river," "last spring"
6. "at the podium," "in the zoom"
7. "after five minutes," "of the thunder"
8. "on Track 20," "for Chicago"
9. "high in the tree," "with white stripes"
10. "with Tom," "with wobbly legs"
#### 19.1C Writing Sentences with Adjectival Phrases
1. The bird with green and white feathers flew gracefully across the sky.
2. The dog at the fire hydrant was barking loudly.
3. The math competition for seventh and eighth graders was very challenging.
4. The VIP seats in the top row offered the best view of the stage.
5. The boy with a broken arm needed help carrying his backpack.
6. The movie of giant robots was a hit among young audiences.
7. The toy inside the cereal box was a surprise for the children.
8. The dress of delicate lace was perfect for the wedding.
9. The coffee shop on the corner of Blair and Sussex streets was always crowded.
10. The sticker on the rear windshield reminded drivers to buckle up.
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