Module 2 Writing Activity
In your journal, continue your sentence practice with noun and verb phrases. Write at least one of each of the noun phrases discussed in the unit (prepositional phrase, absolute phrase, and appositive phrase) and at least two of each of the verb phrases (infinitive phrase and participial phrase). You will, therefore, write at least seven sentences for this journal activity. As in the first assignment, underline the phrase in each sentence and consider its function in both as a modifier and an aspect of your writing style.
Prepositional Phrases
1. He cried, "Off with his head!" in a booming voice.
2. Beneath the tree, lay the tired old man.
3. His cycle stood against the tall tree as he plucked mangoes for his granny.
Absolute Phrases.
1. She called the guests over to the table, with the appetizing food invitingly spread on it.
2. The horses galloped along, heels clicking in a musically synchronized manner.
Appositive Phrases
1. His guitar, an expensive Gibson, shone in the lights, while he played on.
2. His hair, Elvis Presley style, looked amazingly good on him.
Infinitive and Participial Phrases
1. To swim in the river, after learning in a small pool, was quite a task.
2. To play the drums, after a gap of two years, felt like a homecoming.
3. Running for the marathon, seemed refreshing.
4. Exhausted after such a long walk on foot in the sun, she felt she will collapse.
In your journal, continue your sentence practice with noun and verb phrases. Write at least one of each of the noun phrases discussed in the unit (prepositional phrase, absolute phrase, and appositive phrase) and at least two of each of the verb phrases (infinitive phrase and participial phrase). You will, therefore, write at least seven sentences for this journal activity. As in the first assignment, underline the phrase in each sentence and consider its function in both as a modifier and an aspect of your writing style.
Prepositional Phrases
1. He cried, "Off with his head!" in a booming voice.
2. Beneath the tree, lay the tired old man.
3. His cycle stood against the tall tree as he plucked mangoes for his granny.
Absolute Phrases.
1. She called the guests over to the table, with the appetizing food invitingly spread on it.
2. The horses galloped along, heels clicking in a musically synchronized manner.
Appositive Phrases
1. His guitar, an expensive Gibson, shone in the lights, while he played on.
2. His hair, Elvis Presley style, looked amazingly good on him.
Infinitive and Participial Phrases
1. To swim in the river, after learning in a small pool, was quite a task.
2. To play the drums, after a gap of two years, felt like a homecoming.
3. Running for the marathon, seemed refreshing.
4. Exhausted after such a long walk on foot in the sun, she felt she will collapse.
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