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| participle -- definition | verb form used as an adjective |
| gerund -- definition | verb form used as a noun |
| infinitive -- definition | verb form beginning with "to" |
| appositive -- definition | tells a little more about the noun it follows |
| adjective prepositonal phrase -- definition | The man WITH THE HAT is tall. |
| adverb prepositional phrase -- definition | The boy was playing IN THE YARD. |
| object | comes after the verb |
| subject | The part of the sentence coming before the verb |
| participial phrase | DRIBBLING THE BALL, the girl moved her way up the field. |
| gerund phrase | PLAYING SOCCER improves footwork and balance. |
| Infinitive phrase | It is important TO HAVE PATIENCE. |
| Appositive phrase | The Patriots, A FOOTBALL TEAM FROM MASSACHUSETTS, will make the playoffs. |
