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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA gerund is a noun that ends in -ingTrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the gerund/gerund phrase in the following sentence?
Helen enjoys sketching the sunset.Helenenjoyssketchingthe sunset. - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the gerund/gerund phrase in the following sentence?
Swimming is good exercise.Swimmingisgoodexercise. - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the gerund/gerund phrase in the following sentence?
Elaine and Rita are singing in the chorus performance tonight in the performing arts center.Elaine and Rita aresinging in the chorusperformance tonight inthe performing arts center. - 5. Multiple ChoiceFew things are better for relaxing than an interesting hobby.
remember-- look IN FRONT of the gerund to tell the part of speech.subjectdirect objectobject of the prepositionsubject complement - 6. Multiple ChoiceTraveling gives one a chance to see many wonderful sights.subjectdirect objectobject of the prepositionsubject complement
- 7. Multiple ChoiceVisiting our relatives is a pleasant activity.subjectdirect objectobject of the prepositionsubject complement
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAn infinitive is...Base form of the verbVerb -ingTo + verb -ingTo + base form of the verb
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the infinitive in the following sentence:
I remembered to ask my mother about the party.RememberedAboutTo ask - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the participle or participial phrase?
The poor animals ,abandoned by their owners, quickly found new homes after they were rescued.The poor animals,abandoned by their owners,quickly found new homesafter they were rescued. - 11. Multiple ChoiceFind the PARTICIPLE.
My growling stomach wants food.Mygrowlingstomachwants - 12. Multiple ChoiceHow is the underlined word functioning?
The deserted town was said to have many ghosts.VerbParticipleGerund - 13. Multiple Choice
The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?participleinfinitivegerundnot a verbal - 14. Multiple ChoiceRobin borrowed the Batmobile to take his girlfriend out on a date.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?infinitvegerundparticiplenot a verbal - 15. Multiple ChoiceDriving recklessly through the streets of Gotham, Batman pursued the Riddler.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?participialinfinitivegerundnot a verbal - 16. Multiple ChoiceTo fight for truth, justice, and the American way is Superman's motto.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?infinitiveparticipialgerundnot a verbal - 17. Multiple ChoiceIntimidating evil doers with her lasso, Wonder Woman is an integral member of the Justice League.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?infinitivegerundparticipialnot a verbal - 18. Multiple ChoiceA participle ends in -ing or -ed and acts as __________.NounPronounAdjectiveAdverb
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?gerundinfinitiveparticiplenot a verbal - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags