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10. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
All units will remain here for processing. (Points: 3)
subject
direct object
predicate nominative
X object of a preposition
11. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
Becoming a doctor takes many years of study.
(Points: 3)
subject
direct object
X predicate nominative
object of a preposition
12. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
The young actor�s purpose is playing her role convincingly.
(Points: 3)
predicate nominative
X object of a preposition
subject
direct object
13. Identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase.
Are you ready to jog? (Points: 3)
to jog
14. Write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
My family is able to take a short vacation.
to vacation
(Points: 3)
15. Write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
To buy a newspaper, drop the coins into the slot.
to newspaper
(Points: 3)
16. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
To make a long story short, skip the part about the frog in the laundry. (Points: 3)
noun as subject
noun as direct object
X adjective
adverb
17. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
The case to review is on the lawyer�s desk.
(Points: 3)
noun as subject
X noun as predicate nominative
adverb
adjective
18. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
To play in the band is my dream. (Points: 3)
noun as subject
noun as predicate nominative
X adjective
adverb
19. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
If you want to do a fun dance, consider learning the polka.
(Points: 3)
participial phrase
gerund phrase
X infinitive phrase
none of the above
20. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Appearing around 1830, the polka originated in Bohemia.
(Points: 3)
x gerund phrase
participial phrase
infinitive phrase
none of the above
21. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Dancing up a storm is a good way to get exercise.
(Points: 3)
participial phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
x none of the above
22. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Having a good partner makes the polka even more fun.
(Points: 3)
x participial phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
none of the above
23. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Suddenly, the toy animal sitting on the shelf fell over.
Contentedly, we watched the sun set and thought back on a wonderful day.
To speed the process, have correct change ready.
x Creaking loudly on dented wheels, the little girl seemed quite proud to be pushing the cart through the grocery store.
24. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Finished with our lunch, the thought of dessert did not enter our minds.
To exit the program, simply press the escape key.
Maintaining a steady speed, the fan now worked perfectly.
x Long, slender trees ranging from 20 to 30 feet stretched to the skies.
25. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Some people might not like a quiet life with few surprising events.
Learning to cook is well worth the time spent.
To work in a library, you must pass a training course.
x Tired of waiting for someone to come to the door, I saw the cat lie down and go to sleep.
These sentences are correct:
10, 13, 14, 15, 23, 25
You didn't indicate any underlined words in 19, 20, 21, 22
The others are wrong.
These sites will give you a good review of the parts of speech and parts of a sentence.
http://facweb.furman.edu/~moakes/Powerwrite/partspeech.htm
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-list.htm
10. Yes
11. No
12. No
13. Yes
14. Partly correct
15. Partly correct
16. No
17. No
18. No
19-22 Which are the underlined words?
23. Yes
24. No
25. Yes
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10. In the sentence "All units will remain here for processing," the gerund phrase "for processing" is used as an object of a preposition.
11. In the sentence "Becoming a doctor takes many years of study," the gerund phrase "Becoming a doctor" is used as a predicate nominative.
12. In the sentence "The young actor's purpose is playing her role convincingly," the gerund phrase "playing her role convincingly" is used as an object of a preposition.
13. In the sentence "Are you ready to jog?," the infinitive phrase is "to jog."
14. In the sentence "My family is able to take a short vacation," the infinitive phrase is "to take a short vacation."
15. In the sentence "To buy a newspaper, drop the coins into the slot," the infinitive phrase is "to buy a newspaper."
16. In the sentence "To make a long story short, skip the part about the frog in the laundry," the infinitive phrase "To make a long story short" is used as an adjective.
17. In the sentence "The case to review is on the lawyer's desk," the infinitive phrase "to review" is used as a noun as a predicate nominative.
18. In the sentence "To play in the band is my dream," the infinitive phrase "To play in the band" is used as an adjective.
19. In the sentence "If you want to do a fun dance, consider learning the polka," the underlined words "to do a fun dance" form an infinitive phrase.
20. In the sentence "Appearing around 1830, the polka originated in Bohemia," the underlined words "Appearing around 1830" form a gerund phrase.
21. In the sentence "Dancing up a storm is a good way to get exercise," the underlined words "Dancing up a storm" form a gerund phrase.
22. In the sentence "Having a good partner makes the polka even more fun," the underlined words "Having a good partner" form a participial phrase.
23. The sentence "Creaking loudly on dented wheels, the little girl seemed quite proud to be pushing the cart through the grocery store" contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
24. The sentence "Long, slender trees ranging from 20 to 30 feet stretched to the skies" contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
25. The sentence "Tired of waiting for someone to come to the door, I saw the cat lie down and go to sleep" contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.