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*GRAMMAR 9.7-9.9 TEST REVIEW REDO
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DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?
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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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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:
Gary is practicing to become the best player ever. (6)
Question 20
20.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
The coach wants us to achieve good results. (4)
Question 21
21.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
We need to train our dog systematically. (5)
Question 22
22.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
The instructor asked me to stop. (2)
Question 23
23.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To chew gum can be fun. (3)
Question 24
24.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To keep the lead is difficult. (4)
Question 25
25.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Who wants to go? (2)
Question 26
26.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
The restaurant wants to satisfy its customers. (4)
Question 27
27.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Ever since childhood, to train dolphins was her goal. (3)
Question 28
28.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
Harry wanted to begin the game on a good footing. (8)
Question 29
29.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To ring the bell was her job. (4)
Question 30
30.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
His aunt wanted to buy him the book. (5)
Question 31
31.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To feed a pet can lift one’s spirits. (4)
Question 32
32.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
To sing was Ann’s goal. (2)
Question 33
33.
Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase:
I prefer to listen to music in my room. (4)
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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Her greatest hope was
finding her long-lost sister
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The actors in the play were busy with
learning their lines
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
I gave
loving you
a chance.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Quitting
is almost never the best solution.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Recycling
gives our family a sense of accomplishment.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The teacher gives
planning her lessons
great thought.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Something that is not always a sign of sadness is
crying
, believe it or not.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Leafing through photos
has been a good way to remember old times.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Meagan took pride in
designing the homecoming float
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Mina’s father always liked
encouraging the team
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The great King Minos awarded
designing the labyrinth
the highest award.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Her way to show that she is nervous has been
giggling uncontrollably
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Cheryl’s delicious cooking
keeps her restaurant popular.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The state championships involved
competing for the grand prize
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
I’m thinking about
living in Kyoto
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Public speaking
was the class assignment everyone feared.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Many people cannot stand
waiting in long lines
.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Doing the yard work
tired us out.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The shuttle was designed
to allow humans and equipment access to space
on a regular basis.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Within the first ten years of its flight history, the shuttle managed
to fly over forty missions
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
In a few cases the shuttle happened
to capture wandering spacecraft
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
The shuttle
Endeavour
and its crew were sent
to repair the Hubble Space Telescope
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Mission to Planet Earth is a program
to observe the effects that humans have on this planet
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
The reason the laboratory program called ATLAS had been created was
to study Earth’s upper atmosphere
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To examine the levels of life-sustaining gases above Earth
required the use of the UARS satellite, carried by shuttle to Earth’s orbit.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To observe the universe beyond Earth
demands a variety of telescopic instruments.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
The
Galileo
probe
to observe the giant planet
was launched from the shuttle
Atlantis
in 1989.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Scientists think we will learn things about Earth and our environment that we cannot begin
to imagine today
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Tamara Jernigan says all astronauts have a duty
to keep in shape
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
One thing astronauts struggle with is
to adjust to microgravity
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
To counteract anti-gravity effects on the body
has been important for astronauts.
Subject
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Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
She also described the exercise equipment that the astronauts are able
to take into space
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Something extremely beneficial for astronauts has been
to exercise
.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb