DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the participle or participial phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
2. Identify if the participle or participial phrase is present or past tense. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Waiting patiently, Donato organized his notes. (2)
Tense: Waiting patiently, Donato organized his notes.
Participle/Participial Phrase: His oral report, inspired by the World Cup competition, was about a famous soccer player. (6)
Tense: His oral report, inspired by the World Cup competition, was about a famous soccer player.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Reading his first note card, he remembered that soccer is called “football” in many countries. (5)
Tense: Reading his first note card, he remembered that soccer is called “football” in many countries.
Participle/Participial Phrase: This sport, played around the world, grew in popularity. (4)
Tense: This sport, played around the world, grew in popularity.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Keeping that in mind, he thought his classmates would enjoy his report. (4)
Tense: Keeping that in mind, he thought his classmates would enjoy his report.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The student standing in front of the class finished her report. (6)
Tense: The student standing in front of the class finished her report.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Clearing his throat, Donato approached the lectern. (3)
Tense: Clearing his throat, Donato approached the lectern.
Participle/Participial Phrase: A friend sitting in the first row smiled at him. (5)
Tense: A friend sitting in the first row smiled at him.
Participle/Participial Phrase: His teacher, seated in the back, instructed him to begin. (4)
Tense: His teacher, seated in the back, instructed him to begin.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Placing his note cards on the lectern, he introduced his topic. (7)
Tense: Placing his note cards on the lectern, he introduced his topic.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Speaking carefully, he explained that Edson Arantes do Nascimento was known as Pelé. (2)
Tense: Speaking carefully, he explained that Edson Arantes do Nascimento was known as Pelé.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Playing for a minor league “football” club, Pelé tried to earn a place on a major league team. (7)
Tense: Playing for a minor league “football” club, Pelé tried to earn a place on a major league team.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The Brazilian athlete, rejected by several teams, joined the Santos Football Club. (4)
Tense: The Brazilian athlete, rejected by several teams, joined the Santos Football Club.
Participle/Participial Phrase: This team, led by Pelé, won two world club championships. (3)
Tense: This team, led by Pelé, won two world club championships.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Pelé, continuing to play, headed the Brazilian national team that won three World Cup titles. (3)
Tense: Pelé, continuing to play, headed the Brazilian national team that won three World Cup titles.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the participle or participial phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
2. If the participle is acting as an adjective, identify the word being modified.
If the participle is acting as a verb, identify the helping verb. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in the box.
3. Identify if the participle is acting as an adjective or is part of a verb phrase.
*You may only select one option for your answer. (15 points)
Participle/Participial Phrase: We overlooked the hiding puppy. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: We overlooked the hiding puppy.
Participle Function: We overlooked the hiding puppy.
Participle/Participial Phrase: George had worked a great deal at the water park. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: George had worked a great deal at the water park.
Participle Function: George had worked a great deal at the water park.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Did you see the posted job? (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: Did you see the posted job?
Participle Function: Did you see the posted job?
Participle/Participial Phrase: I believe I saw the maid climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room. (7)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: I believe I saw the maid climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room.
Participle Function: I believe I saw the maid climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The sitting boy believed no one could see him behind the bush. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: The sitting boy believed no one could see him behind the bush.
Participle Function: The sitting boy believed no one could see him behind the bush.
Participle/Participial Phrase: We were thinking about your offer and decided to accept it. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: We were thinking about your offer and decided to accept it.
Participle Function: We were thinking about your offer and decided to accept it.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Marcus has uncovered the final clue. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: Marcus has uncovered the final clue.
Participle Function: Marcus has uncovered the final clue.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The door was beginning to break. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: The door was beginning to break.
Participle Function: The door was beginning to break.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church. (5)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.
Participle Function: Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The charging defense team sacked the quarterback. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: The charging defense team sacked the quarterback.
Participle Function: The charging defense team sacked the quarterback.
Participle/Participial Phrase: The following program is my dad’s favorite. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: The following program is my dad’s favorite.
Participle Function: The following program is my dad’s favorite.
Participle/Participial Phrase: Did they see the train coming around the bend? (4)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: Did they see the train coming around the bend?
Participle Function: Did they see the train coming around the bend?
Participle/Participial Phrase: That dog is chasing bicyclists for as long as he runs loose. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: That dog is chasing bicyclists for as long as he runs loose.
Participle Function: That dog is chasing bicyclists for as long as he runs loose.
Participle/Participial Phrase: For the organized talent show, Gary will be Mr. Highfield. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: For the organized talent show, Gary will be Mr. Highfield.
Participle Function: For the organized talent show, Gary will be Mr. Highfield.
Participle/Participial Phrase: I felt sorry for the beached baby whale. (1)
Modified Word/Helping Verb: I felt sorry for the beached baby whale.
Participle Function: I felt sorry for the beached baby whale.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: I like eating healthful foods. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Recycling gives our family a sense of accomplishment. (1)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Quitting is almost never the best solution. (1)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Cheryl’s delicious cooking keeps her restaurant popular. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Leafing through photos is a good way to remember old times. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: We enjoyed painting the barn. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Doing the yard work made us tired. (4)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: The whistling of the wind makes the house seem lonely. (5)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Constant bickering was making the twins a nuisance. (2)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Pacing the floors can relieve tension for some people. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Public speaking was the class assignment everyone feared. (2)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Skating was Karen’s favorite pastime. (1)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: The dog’s loud barking made it difficult to hear the television. (4)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Miranda enjoyed exploring new places. (3)
Gerund/Gerund Phrase: His unique singing made him a good candidate for the choir. (3)