Embedded Thoughts: Recognizing Verbal Phrases

Application 8

Application 8
	Instructions Find the verbal phrases that play the sentence roles given in parentheses. Write the entire verbal phrase in the space provided. Write an asterisk (*) after each verbal. Example: Giving concerts all over the country increases the popularity of rock groups. (subject) Giving* concerts all over the country 1. Some rock singers like to go on tour. (completer)
	2. They get a lot of money for appearing live on stage. (object of preposition for)
	3. They become inspired in front of audiences cheering them on. (modifier, "What kind of audiences?")
	4. A star surrounded by fans feels completely at home. (modifier, "Which star?")
	5. Sometimes adults in the audiences will squabble like two-year-olds to get a good view of their idols. (modifier, "Why?)

CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 5.1 Writing 5.2 From Independent to Dependent Clause 5.3 Recognizing Dependent Clauses 5.4 From Verb to Verbal 5.5 Recognizing Verbal Phrases 5.6 Combining Sentences by Embedding Thoughts 5.7 Combining Sentences by Compounding Embedded Thoughts 5.8 Review Part 1 5.8 Review Part 2 5.9 Fun With Grammar 5.10 Return to Your Writing 5.11 Mastery Test