Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases

Question 1

Which sentences contain an infinitive? Check all that apply.Sanjay is moving to a new neighborhood.I’m working to save up for some new music.Please return the books to Sarah.Denise likes to get her exercise by dancing.Dave has to walk the dog every morning.

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I’m working to save up for some new music.; Denise likes to get her exercise by dancing.; Dave has to walk the dog every morning.

Question 2

Which sentences contain a gerund? Check all that apply.I am considering a new hairstyle.Working out always makes me hungry.Playing is all the cat does.Are you going to Alexandra’s party?Dad scolded Miriam for skipping her chores.No one likes my cooking.

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Working out always makes me hungry.; Playing is all the cat does.; Dad scolded Miriam for skipping her chores.; No one likes my cooking.

Question 3

Read the passage. Then, use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences. “” is a present participle. “” functions as a verb, not as a present participle. In the passage, the word engraved is an example of a .

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Sparkling; Selection 1: Sparkling; Selection 2: Shopping; Selection 3: past participle

Question 4

Question 4

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Shopping

Question 5

Question 5

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past participle

Question 6

Use the drop-down menus to identify the type of italicized verbal or verb in each sentence. Nancy always dreamed of flying. Harold is making dinner. Dale’s got a lingering cold. Shouting for your team is part of the fun.

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Selection 1: gerund; Selection 2: verb; Selection 3: participle; Selection 4: gerund

Question 7

Question 28

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