Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

Question 1

Which phrases from the passage are participial phrases? Check all that apply.

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A: “dented from too many tumbles off the nightstand”; C: “stretching her arms above her head”

Question 2

Which sentences contain a gerund? Check all that apply.Slithering snakes are common on the trail.With all the walking, you must be tired.He asked Veronica to set the table.My sister likes to jump on the trampoline.Watching television is my favorite way to relax.Yawning can be contagious.

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B: With all the walking, you must be tired.; E: Watching television is my favorite way to relax.; F: Yawning can be contagious.

Question 3

What revisions did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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A: I changed “dancing” to “to dance.”; B: I changed “writing” to “to write.”; C: I left “telling” as is because it is not a gerund.; D: I left “to paint” as is because it is an infinitive.

Question 4

Marcus began work on a giant snowman.

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C: Wrapping his scarf tightly around his neck,

Question 5

Daphne loves .

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C: swimming

Question 6

Janine studies to improve her math skills.

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C: adverb

Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Answers

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