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

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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
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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)