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*GRAMMAR 9.7-9.9 TEST REVIEW (due date: Wednesday, April 6)

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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.‌
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Our neighbor, Mr. Montoya, enjoys seeing his sons on Father’s Day.

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Having a special day for fathers was the idea of a Spokane, Washington, woman.

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On the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day, children show their fathers how they feel about them by sending cards and giving presents.

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A holiday in June features flying the American flag, a tradition that began after the Civil War.

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June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

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Just one year earlier, thirteen colonies went to war with England by declaring their independence.

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence signaled the American Revolution to begin.

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Winning the War of Independence resulted in the colonies becoming a new and independent nation.

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Celebrating America’s birth is the purpose of our Independence Day.

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Almost every American town makes holding parades on the Fourth of July a tradition.

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You should really give watching fireworks a chance.

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Remembering our country’s early days should also be a part of the celebrations.

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This holiday can give honoring the nation’s workers the respect it deserves.

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The best way to celebrate Labor Day is having a day off from work.

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The keeping of the fast of Ramadan occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

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A way that American Muslims celebrate this religious festival is fasting during the day.

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But when the sun sets, Muslims can stop their fasting and celebrate their holy month.

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Ways people share good times are observing holidays together.

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.
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To help Ben prepare the meal involves giving the cookbook to him. (6)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: My dog loves to ride in the car. (5)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To think of the best way to the stadium was difficult. (9)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Who wants to sit beside Grandma? (4)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Before dinner, my father likes to ride. (2)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To win would be a sweet victory. (2)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: On his way to school, Beka needs to make a left-hand turn. (5)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To teach a class can be both difficult and fun. (4)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To cook dinner will not take long. (3)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To swing is a child’s delight. (2)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Sonia wants to pay for the ice cream. (6)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Pedro loves to pop popcorn after school. (5)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The lions hoped to spring at the hyenas. (5)

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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To leave before the end of the show was rude. (8)

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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.‌
1

Jamal is interested in plant structure and how plants are able to fight disease.

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He wants to know about the formation and growth of plants.

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Kara’s interest seems to be the role of plants in the food chain.

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She wanted to expand her knowledge of nutrition and agronomy.

1

Su Lin’s desire to enter the National Park Service often takes her to the woods.

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She asked to notice the difference in the growth patterns of trees to me.

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Maple trees, to name one example, do not usually grow in mountainous areas.

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Ancient people knew that many plants growing wild in the United States are good to eat.

1

To produce our food is something we still depend on nature for.

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William has a contract to write a book about edible wild plants.

1

To identify properly any plant included in your diet has been his main goal for the book.

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To tell the difference between Queen Anne’s lace and poison hemlock is by smelling for carrots.

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One way to cook morels is to sauté in butter.

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My cousin, who is a chef in a large restaurant, is able to serve fresh herbs.

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Something Native Americans believed was to see the dandelion as a healing herb.