8th grade language arts help. Please I need help with this I don't understand these questions. Can you please explain these concepts to me and let me know if my answer is correct?
Identify the italicized word or words in each sentence.
The ITALICIZED words are in CAPS
1. GOING OUTSIDE DURING A THUNDERSTORM is not the wisest thing to do in the summer
2. the pool, COVERED UP SINCE THE END OF SUMMER LAST YEAR, is now open, clean and ready to use.
my answers
1. b
2.a anyone please help me with this.
What do "a" and "b" refer to??
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/gerund.htm
and
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/gerundphrase.htm
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/participle.htm
and
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/participlephrase.htm
Sure! I can help you understand the concepts and let you know if your answers are correct.
In Sentence 1, the italicized phrase is "GOING OUTSIDE DURING A THUNDERSTORM." This is called a gerund phrase because it starts with a verb (GOING) and functions as a noun in the sentence.
Your answer for Sentence 1 as "b" seems to be incorrect because there are no options mentioned in your question. If you provide the options, I can help you determine the correct answer.
For Sentence 2, the italicized phrase is "COVERED UP SINCE THE END OF SUMMER LAST YEAR." This is called a participial phrase because it starts with a verb (COVERED) and functions as an adjective in the sentence.
Based on your answer, "a," it seems like you correctly identified the italicized words in Sentence 2.
If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!