Transcript Verbals quiz review

VERBALS
QUIZ
REVIEW
P FEFFER/ M AC L EOD
2016
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
The man wearing the blue suit watched
the game.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Standing in front of the class, Anthony
felt nervous.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Jennifer’s goal was to graduate from
the University of Maryland.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Edward likes eating hamburgers for
breakfast.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
John’s favorite outdoor activity is skiing.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
It was not easy for Harold to admit he was
wrong.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Going on a cruise and climbing Mt.
Rushmore were Rachel’s summer
vacation plans.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
The woman sitting next to Mr. Watson is
our guest speaker.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Dancing with the famous instructor,
Dylan felt like a star.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
To understand the author’s purpose is
very important.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Animals dumped in the streets often
become a menace.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
I have decided to ask Brandon about the
project.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
The girls love to swim at Julie’s house.
• Answer: Infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Saddened by Barry’s remark, Nick left for
home.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Watching the birds is one of Martin’s
favorite hobbies.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Selling real estate is a very profitable
business.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Patty, baking 10 cakes for the festival,
accidently burned one of them.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Carrie, packing hurriedly, forgot her
toothbrush.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
Working out daily should be an essential
part of American life.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?
I have a book to return to the library.
• Answer: infinitive