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

Use the drop-down menus to identify how the infinitive functions in each sentence.

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Janine studies to improve her math skills.: adverb; Our plan to win the race includes training every day.: adjective; To find a job can be difficult.: noun

Question 3

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 4

Use the drop-down menus to identify how the infinitive functions in each sentence.

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C: ✔ adverb

Question 5

X noun✔ adjectiveadverb

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B: ✔ adjective

Question 6

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 7

✔ nounadjectiveadverb

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A: ✔ noun

Question 8

Choose the participial phrase that best completes each sentence.

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C: ✔ Wrapping his scarf tightly around his neck,

Question 9

after eating with toothpaste✔ with toothpaste after eatingbefore going to bed with toothpaste

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B: ✔ with toothpaste after eating

Question 10

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence with a gerund.

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C: ✔ swimming

Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Answers

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