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Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Answers

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

A
“dented from too many tumbles off the nightstand”
B
"buzzed insistently”
C
“stretching her arms above her head”
D
“Akiko yawned”
E
“expected her to get breakfast ready”
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X after eating with toothpastewith toothpaste after eatingbefore going to bed with toothpaste

A
after eating with toothpaste
B
with toothpaste after eating
C
before going to bed with toothpaste
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I regret those expensive jeans.

A
that I bought
B
buying
C
to buy
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Already melting under the bright winter sun, Constructed from tightly packed snow and ice,Wrapping his scarf tightly around his neck,

A
Already melting under the bright winter sun,
B
Constructed from tightly packed snow and ice,
C
Wrapping his scarf tightly around his neck,
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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.

A
Slithering snakes are common on the trail.
B
With all the walking, you must be tired.
C
He asked Veronica to set the table.
D
My sister likes to jump on the trampoline.
E
Watching television is my favorite way to relax.
F
Yawning can be contagious.
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Daphne loves .

A
to swim
B
a swim
C
swimming
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one’s keys is very annoying.

A
To lose
B
Losing
C
If one loses

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