Participial phrase = PP Infinitive Phrase = IP
A PP is a group of words introduced by a present participle (<em>ing form</em> as in <em>feeling tired</em><em>, they went home</em>) or past participle (<em>-ed form</em> in regular verbs or other forms in irregular verbs as in <em>the police have questioned anyone </em><em>found lurking near the house</em>. )
An IP is any group of words introduced by infinitival to as in<em> I want </em><em>to dance.</em>
All relevant parts are found between brackets [ ] and the kind of phrase, PP or IP, will be placed at the end of the sentence.
Julia withdrew money from each paycheck [to renovate her old and dingy bathroom.] IP
[Humming to himself], he appeared in good spirits as he walked to the office. PP
Audience members, [bored by the dull guest speaker], quickly lost their interest in the presentation. PP
[To become an expert archer], Natasha dedicated long days to repetitive target drills. IP
The movie featured an unknown actress [described as a rising star]. PP
[To gain admittance to Yale University] was Nicholas's top priority. IP
Tonight's gala event is an effort [to help raise money for natural-disaster relief.] IP
Answer:
Oklahoma is the present day state where the trail of tears began
Explanation:
In 1838 and 1839, as part of Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects.
Answer: What statement was true about the English and French colonies?
A) New France had a smaller population.
B) Neither nation wanted the colonists to run their own colonies.
Answer:
national government power
Explanation:
Answer:
The Tuskegee Airmen carried an extra burden into battle. They felt that they had to prove that African Americans could fly warplanes successfully against a determined and powerful enemy.
