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Verbal Phrases

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    In the sentence below, are the words in bold letters a participial phrase?


    Letting the dough rise twice is the secret to making good bread.

    Yes

    No

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    In the sentence below, are the words in bold letters a gerund phrase?


    Red Adair's crew, working around the clock, was able to put out the oil refinery fire.

    Yes

    No

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    In the sentence below, are the words in bold letters an infinitive phrase?


    To keep the reactor from overheating, the engineer switched on the emergency cooling system.

    Yes

    No

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