Could you please check my answers? Thanks! 10. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
