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*GRAMMAR 9.7-9.9 TEST REVIEW REDO

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Grammar 9.7: Functions of Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌function‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌underlined‌ ‌gerund‌ ‌or‌ ‌gerund‌ ‌phrase.‌ (18 points)
*Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
*There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ THREE ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌type.‌
Question 1
1.

Her greatest hope was finding her long-lost sister.

Question 2
2.

The actors in the play were busy with learning their lines.

Question 3
3.

I gave loving you a chance.

Question 4
4.

Quitting is almost never the best solution.

Question 5
5.

Recycling gives our family a sense of accomplishment.

Question 6
6.

The teacher gives planning her lessons great thought.

Question 7
7.

Something that is not always a sign of sadness is crying, believe it or not.

Question 8
8.

Leafing through photos has been a good way to remember old times.

Question 9
9.

Meagan took pride in designing the homecoming float.

Question 10
10.

Mina’s father always liked encouraging the team.

Question 11
11.

The great King Minos awarded designing the labyrinth the highest award.

Question 12
12.

Her way to show that she is nervous has been giggling uncontrollably.

Question 13
13.

Cheryl’s delicious cooking keeps her restaurant popular.

Question 14
14.

The state championships involved competing for the grand prize.

Question 15
15.

I’m thinking about living in Kyoto.

Question 16
16.

Public speaking was the class assignment everyone feared.

Question 17
17.

Many people cannot stand waiting in long lines.

Question 18
18.

Doing the yard work tired us out.

Grammar 9.8: Identifying Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
Question 19
19.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Gary is practicing to become the best player ever. (6)

Question 20
20.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The coach wants us to achieve good results. (4)

Question 21
21.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: We need to train our dog systematically. (5)

Question 22
22.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The instructor asked me to stop. (2)

Question 23
23.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To chew gum can be fun. (3)

Question 24
24.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To keep the lead is difficult. (4)

Question 25
25.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Who wants to go? (2)

Question 26
26.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The restaurant wants to satisfy its customers. (4)

Question 27
27.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Ever since childhood, to train dolphins was her goal. (3)

Question 28
28.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Harry wanted to begin the game on a good footing. (8)

Question 29
29.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To ring the bell was her job. (4)

Question 30
30.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: His aunt wanted to buy him the book. (5)

Question 31
31.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To feed a pet can lift one’s spirits. (4)

Question 32
32.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To sing was Ann’s goal. (2)

Question 33
33.

Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: I prefer to listen to music in my room. (4)

Grammar 9.9: Functions of Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌function‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌underlined‌ ‌infinitive ‌or‌ ‌infinitive ‌phrase.‌ (15 points)
*Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
*There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ THREE ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌type.‌
Question 34
34.

The shuttle was designed to allow humans and equipment access to space on a regular basis.

Question 35
35.

Within the first ten years of its flight history, the shuttle managed to fly over forty missions.

Question 36
36.

In a few cases the shuttle happened to capture wandering spacecraft.

Question 37
37.

The shuttle Endeavour and its crew were sent to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

Question 38
38.

Mission to Planet Earth is a program to observe the effects that humans have on this planet.

Question 39
39.

The reason the laboratory program called ATLAS had been created was to study Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Question 40
40.

To examine the levels of life-sustaining gases above Earth required the use of the UARS satellite, carried by shuttle to Earth’s orbit.

Question 41
41.

To observe the universe beyond Earth demands a variety of telescopic instruments.

Question 42
42.

The Galileo probe to observe the giant planet was launched from the shuttle Atlantis in 1989.

Question 43
43.

Scientists think we will learn things about Earth and our environment that we cannot begin to imagine today.

Question 44
44.

Tamara Jernigan says all astronauts have a duty to keep in shape.

Question 45
45.

One thing astronauts struggle with is to adjust to microgravity.

Question 46
46.

To counteract anti-gravity effects on the body has been important for astronauts.

Question 47
47.

She also described the exercise equipment that the astronauts are able to take into space.

Question 48
48.

Something extremely beneficial for astronauts has been to exercise.