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*GRAMMAR 9.7-9.9 TEST REVIEW (due date: Wednesday, April 6)
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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: 9ZA5S9
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
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Question 18
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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:
To help Ben prepare the meal involves giving the cookbook to him. (6)
Question 20
20.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
My dog loves to ride in the car. (5)
Question 21
21.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To think of the best way to the stadium was difficult. (9)
Question 22
22.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Who wants to sit beside Grandma? (4)
Question 23
23.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Before dinner, my father likes to ride. (2)
Question 24
24.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To win would be a sweet victory. (2)
Question 25
25.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
On his way to school, Beka needs to make a left-hand turn. (5)
Question 26
26.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To teach a class can be both difficult and fun. (4)
Question 27
27.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To cook dinner will not take long. (3)
Question 28
28.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To swing is a child’s delight. (2)
Question 29
29.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Sonia wants to pay for the ice cream. (6)
Question 30
30.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Pedro loves to pop popcorn after school. (5)
Question 31
31.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
The lions hoped to spring at the hyenas. (5)
Question 32
32.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To leave before the end of the show was rude. (8)
Question 33
33.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To run in the Olympics was Jesu’s dream. (5)
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
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Our neighbor, Mr. Montoya, enjoys
seeing his sons on Father’s Day
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Having a special day for fathers
was the idea of a Spokane, Washington, woman.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
On the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day, children show their fathers how they feel about them by
sending cards
and
giving presents
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
A holiday in June features
flying the American flag
, a tradition that began after the Civil War.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for
remembering the first American flag
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Just one year earlier, thirteen colonies went to war with England by
declaring their independence
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
signaled the American Revolution to begin.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Winning the War of Independence
resulted in the colonies becoming a new and independent nation.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Celebrating America’s birth
is the purpose of our Independence Day.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Almost every American town makes
holding parades on the Fourth of July
a tradition.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
You should really give
watching fireworks
a chance.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Remembering our country’s early days
should also be a part of the celebrations.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
This holiday can give
honoring the nation’s workers
the respect it deserves.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The best way to celebrate Labor Day is
having a day off from work
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The keeping of the fast of Ramadan
occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
A way that American Muslims celebrate this religious festival is
fasting during the day
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
But when the sun sets, Muslims can stop
their fasting
and celebrate their holy month.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Ways people share good times are
observing holidays together
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Jamal is interested in plant structure and how plants are able
to fight disease
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
He wants
to know about the formation and growth of plants
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Kara’s interest seems
to be the role of plants in the food chain
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
She wanted
to expand her knowledge of nutrition and agronomy
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Su Lin’s desire
to enter the National Park Service
often takes her to the woods.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
She asked
to notice the difference in the growth patterns of trees
to me.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
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Adjective
Adverb
Maple trees,
to name one example
, do not usually grow in mountainous areas.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Ancient people knew that many plants growing wild in the United States are good
to eat
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To produce our food
is something we still depend on nature for.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
William has a contract
to write a book about edible wild plants
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To identify properly any plant included in your diet
has been his main goal for the book.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To tell the difference between Queen Anne’s lace and poison hemlock
is by smelling for carrots.
Subject
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Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
One way to cook morels is
to sauté in butter
.
Subject
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Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
My cousin, who is a chef in a large restaurant, is able
to serve fresh herbs
.
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Adverb
Something Native Americans believed was
to see the dandelion as a healing herb
.
Subject
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Adjective
Adverb