6.B
7.C
8.A
9.B
10.B
6.Which words make up the adverb phrase in the sentence? Which word does the adverb phrase modify?
After sunset the pack of coyotes howled loudly.
A. howled loudly modifies coyotes
B. the pack of modifies coyotes
C. After sunset modifies howled
D. coyotes howled modifies pack
7. Which words make up the adverb phrase in the sentence? Which word does the adverb phrase modify?
Most amphibians lay their eggs in water.
A. lay their modifies eggs
B. in water modifies eggs
C. in water modifies lay
D. Most amphibians modifies lay
8. Are the underlined words an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?
Long ago,my grandfather built a stone wall around our property.
A. adverb phrase
B. adjective phrase
9. Are the underlined words an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?
They took the subway into the city.
A. adjective phrase
B. adverb phrase
10. Are the underlined words an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?
My mother drove the four of us to the shopping mall.
A. adverb phrase
B. adjective phrase
6.B - No
7.C - Yes
Which words are underlined?
8.A
9.B
10.B
Which words make up the adverb phrase in the sentence? Which word does the adverb phrase modify?
After sunset, the pack of coyotes howled loudly.
A.
After sunset; modifies howled
B.
the pack of; modifies coyotes
C.
howled loudly; modifies coyotes
D.
coyotes howled; modifies pack
8. adverb phrase
yes
6. To determine the words that make up the adverb phrase and the word it modifies, we can break down the sentence:
"After sunset the pack of coyotes howled loudly."
The adverb phrase in this sentence is "after sunset," which modifies the verb "howled." The word "loudly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "howled." So the correct answer is:
C. "After sunset" modifies "howled."
7. Let's analyze the sentence to identify the adverb phrase and the word it modifies:
"Most amphibians lay their eggs in water."
The adverb phrase in this sentence is "in water," which modifies the verb "lay." The word "their" is a possessive adjective modifying the noun "eggs." So the correct answer is:
B. "In water" modifies "lay."
8. To determine if the underlined words are an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase, we need to focus on the function of the words in the sentence:
"Long ago, my grandfather built a stone wall around our property."
The underlined words "around our property" describe the location of the action "built." Therefore, in this sentence, they function as an adverb phrase. The correct answer is:
A. The underlined words are an adverb phrase.
9. Let's analyze the sentence to determine if the underlined words are an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase:
"They took the subway into the city."
The underlined words "into the city" indicate the direction or destination of the action "took." Therefore, in this sentence, they function as an adverb phrase. The correct answer is:
B. The underlined words are an adverb phrase.
10. To determine if the underlined words are an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase, let's analyze the sentence:
"My mother drove the four of us to the shopping mall."
The underlined words "the four of us" describe the noun "drove." Therefore, in this sentence, they function as an adjective phrase. The correct answer is:
B. The underlined words are an adjective phrase.