Understanding Verbals: Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles Quiz Review

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Test your knowledge of verbals with this quiz review featuring examples of infinitives, gerunds, and participles. Learn to identify and differentiate between these types of verbals through sentence examples. Enhance your understanding of grammar concepts in a fun and interactive way.

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VERBALS QUIZ REVIEW PFEFFER/ MACLEOD 2016

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The man wearing the blue suit watched the game. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Standing in front of the class, Anthony felt nervous. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Jennifer s goal was to graduate from the University of Maryland. Answer: infinitive

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Edward likes eating hamburgers for breakfast. Answer: gerund

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? John s favorite outdoor activity is skiing. Answer: gerund

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? It was not easy for Harold to admit he was wrong. Answer: infinitive

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Going on a cruise and climbing Mt. Rushmore were Rachel s summer vacation plans. Answer: gerund

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The woman sitting next to Mr. Watson is our guest speaker. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Dancing with the famous instructor, Dylan felt like a star. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? To understand the author s purpose is very important. Answer: infinitive

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Animals dumped in the streets often become a menace. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? I have decided to ask Brandon about the project. Answer: infinitive

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The girls love to swim at Julie s house. Answer: Infinitive

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Saddened by Barry s remark, Nick left for home. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Watching the birds is one of Martin s favorite hobbies. Answer: gerund

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Selling real estate is a very profitable business. Answer: gerund

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Patty, baking 10 cakes for the festival, accidently burned one of them. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Carrie, packing hurriedly, forgot her toothbrush. Answer: participle

Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Working out daily should be an essential part of American life. Answer: gerund