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Week 1, Discussion 6.2

Week 1, Discussion 6.2

Q Write one original sentence exemplifying each type of phrase listed below. For each original sentence, provide an explanation of how that type of phrase is identifiable. • Appositive • Absolute • Prepositional • Gerund • Participial • Infinitive You will post 6 original sentences, and each will be followed a brief explanation identifying how/why the phrase is, for example, an appositive phrase. Do not reference outsides sources; use your own words. Once your sentences have been posted, read classmates’ posts and respond to at least two peers, commenting on differences you have noted between their posts and your own. Please note that you will not see classmates' postings until you have posted your own. Initial discussion posts are due by the fourth day of the academic week at 11:30 PM ET and responses to at least two classmates are expected by the last day of the academic week by 11:30 PM ET.

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1. Appositive Phrase: My sister, Christal, needs to calm down. This is an appositive noun phrase and we can identify this when it is followed by another noun or noun phrase. It further defines it. 2. Absolute Phrase: My friend coming to my city, we will be able to spend some quality time. We can identify an absolute phrase as it has a subject but doesn’t have a finite verb and thus modifies the entire sentence. Within the phrase they can use a participle or an infinitive form like a modifier and can appear at the beginning of a sentence.