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*GRAMMAR 9.6 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, March 23)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Rich is responsible for bringing the equipment to practice. (5)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Writing papers for English is something Jay enjoys. (4)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Charlie complained of hearing noises outside. (3)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: My sister and I helped mom with her fall planting. (3)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Doctors are constantly finding new cures for diseases. (5)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Flying is our first choice of vacation transportation. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: I told Laura that she should consider acting as a career. (4)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Mrs. Baker’s unique teaching made her class popular. (2)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Being in enclosed places makes Tonya nervous. (4)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: My brother plans on returning home after a year in Spain. (7)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Dividing the chores made life easier at our house. (3)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: After waiting for an hour, we gave up and went home. (4)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Coloring is a popular activity with most children. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: We enjoyed seeing videotapes of our childhood. (5)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Carmen would like to try skydiving. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Practicing constantly helped Mike with his basketball layups. (2)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Singing the fight song is a tradition before each football game. (4)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Jessica’s snoring keeps everyone awake. (2)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Did Lena give a reason for refusing to go to class? (5)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: My sister studies toward a degree in accounting. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Calling is the best choice. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: David gives racing most of his time. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: George lightened the mood by whistling. (1)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Olivia devotes her time to helping others. (2)

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Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Omar and Brian are responsible for training their dogs. (3)