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*GRAMMAR 9.6 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, March 23)
By Brittany Dudzik
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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: Q7KUX8
PART 1 of 1
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.
Question 1
1.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Rich is responsible for bringing the equipment to practice. (5)
Question 2
2.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Writing papers for English is something Jay enjoys. (4)
Question 3
3.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Charlie complained of hearing noises outside. (3)
Question 4
4.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
My sister and I helped mom with her fall planting. (3)
Question 5
5.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Doctors are constantly finding new cures for diseases. (5)
Question 6
6.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Flying is our first choice of vacation transportation. (1)
Question 7
7.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
I told Laura that she should consider acting as a career. (4)
Question 8
8.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Mrs. Baker’s unique teaching made her class popular. (2)
Question 9
9.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Being in enclosed places makes Tonya nervous. (4)
Question 10
10.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
My brother plans on returning home after a year in Spain. (7)
Question 11
11.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Dividing the chores made life easier at our house. (3)
Question 12
12.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
After waiting for an hour, we gave up and went home. (4)
Question 13
13.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Coloring is a popular activity with most children. (1)
Question 14
14.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
We enjoyed seeing videotapes of our childhood. (5)
Question 15
15.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Carmen would like to try skydiving. (1)
Question 16
16.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Practicing constantly helped Mike with his basketball layups. (2)
Question 17
17.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Singing the fight song is a tradition before each football game. (4)
Question 18
18.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Jessica’s snoring keeps everyone awake. (2)
Question 19
19.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Did Lena give a reason for refusing to go to class? (5)
Question 20
20.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
My sister studies toward a degree in accounting. (1)
Question 21
21.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Calling is the best choice. (1)
Question 22
22.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
David gives racing most of his time. (1)
Question 23
23.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
George lightened the mood by whistling. (1)
Question 24
24.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Olivia devotes her time to helping others. (2)
Question 25
25.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase:
Omar and Brian are responsible for training their dogs. (3)