Use the sentence to answer the question.
"While I was studying for my English exam, my sister was practicing the piano."
Which group of words was included in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
dependent clause
dependent clause
gerund phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive clause
infinitive clause
participial phrase
none of the above
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"While I was studying for my English exam, my sister was practicing the piano."
Which group of words was included in the sentence? (1 point)
dependent clause
gerund phrase
infinitive clause
participial phrase
dependent clause
Which sentence displays correct subject-verb agreement? (1 point)
Responses
The students is listening attentively.
The students is listening attentively.
The book are on the table.
The book are on the table.
The flowers in the garden is blooming beautifully.
The flowers in the garden is blooming beautifully.
The cat is sleeping peacefully.
The cat is sleeping peacefully.
Which sentence contains a gerund? (1 point)
Responses
Running is her favorite form of exercise.
Running is her favorite form of exercise.
The birds chirped loudly.
The birds chirped loudly.
She dances beautifully.
She dances beautifully.
He painted a stunning landscape.
Running is her favorite form of exercise.
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Question
Which sentence includes a participial phrase? (1 point)
Responses
He read a fascinating book.
He read a fascinating book.
The flowers bloomed beautifully.
The flowers bloomed beautifully.
They built a sandcastle on the beach.
They built a sandcastle on the beach.
The boy, feeling excited, opened his gift.
The boy, feeling excited, opened his gift.
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?(1 point)
Responses
I will try to memorize the poem.
I will try to memorize the poem.
The cat is swishing its tail.
The cat is swishing its tail.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
Monday is the last day to sign up.
The book is on the table.