Answer:
1. C.noun 2. B.appositive 3 e.infinitive 4 a.gerund
5. while crossing the street. while he was crossing the street
6. relative pronoun: whom antecedent: cousin
Explanation:
A <u>noun clause</u> is used where a noun or prououn would also be correct.
Give the prize to the poet. Give the prize to her. (object of the preposition to)
<u>Appositive</u>: Two nouns in a row, the second one gives a bit more dentification or iinformation about the first one.
<u>Infinitive</u>: the base form of a verb with to preceding the verb. Used in places where nouns, adverbs or adjectives could be used.
I would like <em>to go with you.</em> (direct object.)
We waited <em>to cross the street. </em>(adverb)
The meeting <em>to discuss the proposal </em> will be on Tuesday at 9 AM. (adjective)
<u>Geru</u><u>n</u><u>d:</u> present participle form of a verb always ending in -ing used where a noun or pronoun would go. His favorite pastime is<em> dreaming about sailboats</em>. (predicate nominative)
Elliptical clause: Can be confusing if the missing words are unclear.
The elliptical clause often makes more sense when placed directly before the subject of the main clause that has been ellipsed:
While crossing the street, he found a dollar bill.
