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

Question 2

Julia brushed her teeth .

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with toothpaste after eating

Question 3

I regret those expensive jeans.

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buying

Question 4

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

Question 5

Daphne loves .

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Losing

Question 6

Janine studies to improve her math skills.

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adverb

Question 7

one’s keys is very annoying.

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buying

Question 8

Our plan to win the race includes training every day.

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adjective

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

To find a job can be difficult.

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noun

Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Answers

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