Which two of the following is an example of a gerund phrase?(1 point)
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Surprised by the news
The broken vase
Holding the trophy
Running in the park
Holding the trophy and Running in the park are examples of gerund phrases.
Which of the following is an example of a participle phrase?(1 point)
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His passion for singing
Standing by the tree
Reading books
The broken vase
Standing by the tree is an example of a participle phrase.
Which of the following is an example of a participle used as an adjective?(1 point)
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They had finished their work before the deadline.
The running water soothed her.
The broken vase lay on the floor.
She has already eaten dinner.
The broken vase lay on the floor is an example of a participle used as an adjective.
What is the function of a gerund in the sentence 'I enjoy reading'?(1 point)
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Object of preposition
Complement
Subject
Direct Object
The function of the gerund "reading" in the sentence "I enjoy reading" is the subject.
Which of the following is an example of a gerund used as a subject?(1 point)
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He dislikes doing chores.
She enjoys reading books.
Running is good exercise.
They talked about going to the beach.
Running is good exercise is an example of a gerund used as a subject.
What is the correct active voice version of the sentence 'The letter was sent by John'?(1 point)
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The letter was sent by John.
The letter sent John.
John sent the letter.
John was sent by the letter.