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Identifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

Training gymnasts for the Olympic Games takes patience.Training gymnastsfor the Olympic gamestakes patienceIdentifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

Her inspiration for becoming a pilot was Amelia Earhart.Her inspirationBecoming a pilotWas Amelia EarheartIdentifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

Ive never understood people who enjoy climbing dangerous mountains in freezing temperatures.Climbing dangerous mountainsIn freezing temperaturesFreezing temperaturesIdentifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

Playing the piano is how Carl spends free moments between classes.Playing the pianoHow Carl spends free momentsBetween classesIdentifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

We all jumped out of bed when we heard Rex launch into frantic barkingWe all jumpedOut of bedFrantic barkingIdentifying gerundsIdentify the gerund phrase in each sentence

Was it Mozart or Beethoven who had the misfortune of becoming deaf?Mozart or BeethovenHad the misfortuneBecoming deafUsing ParticiplesLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

Lets rest for a whileto let my rapidly beat heartslow down a little.(No error)Using ParticiplesLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

The job seeker leftthe office, turning down bythe interviewer.(No answer)Using ParticiplesLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

The little boyskipping down the front walkis my nephew.(No error)Using ParticiplesLook for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space.

The circus audiencewatched the sixclowns made faces at each other.(No error)Recognizing InfinitivesFind the infinitive in each sentence. If no infinitive appears, choose none.

Yvette wants to become a teacher someday.Wants toTo becomeNoneRecognizing InfinitivesFind the infinitive in each sentence. If no infinitive appears, choose none.

Over the years, my dog has become a friend to me.To meFriend to meNoneRecognizing InfinitivesFind the infinitive in each sentence. If no infinitive appears, choose none.

Remember to bring your books back to the library on time.To bringTo the libraryNoneRecognizing InfinitivesFind the infinitive in each sentence. If no infinitive appears, choose none.

The bus to the mall is due to arrive any minute.To the mallTo arriveNoneRecognizing InfinitivesFind the infinitive in each sentence. If no infinitive appears, choose none.

We insured the gifts we sent to relatives.Sent toTo relativesNoneRecognizing Kinds of Verbal PhrasesIdentify the boldfaced verbal or verbal phrase in each sentence.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is my goal.Gerund phraseParticiple phraseInfinitive phraseRecognizing Kinds of Verbal PhrasesIdentify the boldfaced verbal or verbal phrase in each sentence.

Checking the rear-view mirror, the driver pulled onto the freeway.Gerund phraseParticiple phraseInfinitive phraseRecognizing Kinds of Verbal PhrasesIdentify the boldfaced verbal or verbal phrase in each sentence.

On bird watching walks, hikers hope to spot a variety of birds.Gerund phraseParticiple phraseInfinitive phraseRecognizing Kinds of Verbal PhrasesIdentify the boldfaced verbal or verbal phrase in each sentence.

When I was little, I helped my mom by licking the stamps for her envelopes.Gerund phraseParticiple phraseInfinitive phraseRecognizing Kinds of Verbal PhrasesIdentify the boldfaced verbal or verbal phrase in each sentence.

Two buses filled with students have already left the school parking lot.Gerund phraseParticiple phraseInfinitive phrase