7. Participial Phrases
• A participial phrase includes a participial
and other words that complete its
meaning
8. Participial Phrases
• A participial phrase includes a participial
and other words that complete its
meaning
• It ALWAYS functions as an ADJECTIVE.
9. Participial Phrases
• A participial phrase includes a participial
and other words that complete its
meaning
• It ALWAYS functions as an ADJECTIVE.
• We heard something shrieking in the
words.
10. Participial Phrases
• A participial phrase includes a participial
and other words that complete its
meaning
• It ALWAYS functions as an ADJECTIVE.
• We heard something shrieking in the
words.
• The trail leader, concerned about
safety, went to investigate.
13. Appositives
• An appositive is a noun that follows another
noun to modify or rename it.
• An appositive phrase includes an appositive
and the words that modify it.
14. Appositives
• An appositive is a noun that follows another
noun to modify or rename it.
• An appositive phrase includes an appositive
and the words that modify it.
• Ex: The trail leader, Ben, told us he likes birds
(appositives).
15. Appositives
• An appositive is a noun that follows another
noun to modify or rename it.
• An appositive phrase includes an appositive
and the words that modify it.
• Ex: The trail leader, Ben, told us he likes birds
(appositives).
• Ex: The bird book, a wonderful resource, is
available at Borders. (appositive phrase)