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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.‌ (12 points)
*Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
*There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ TWO ‌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. (10 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.
Question 13
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: We all need to eat nutritious food. (4)

Question 14
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The president proposed to cut taxes. (3)

Question 15
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To do that math problem was our homework. (5)

Question 16
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To know is the key to success. (2)

Question 17
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Who volunteers to drive to the movie? (5)

Question 18
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: The officer told the students to be careful crossing the intersection. (6)

Question 19
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Stuart learned to write poetry from his English teacher. (3)

Question 20
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Feng Ying likes to grow geraniums in the window box. (7)

Question 21
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: To rise to the top is an energetic goal. (5)

Question 22
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Infinitive/Infinitive Phrase: Barbie’s goal is to win! (2)

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.‌ (10 points)
*Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
*There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ TWO ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌type.‌
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You won’t do any good by crying.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Eating large amounts of fudge is fattening.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
John gives fixing his car too much time.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Wrestling, swimming, and running keep Matt busy.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Everyone was excited about going to the party.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Caring for the various plants in the garden requires a large amount of Oko’s time.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
An excellent way to meet people is bowling.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
I am enjoying going to the movies every weekend.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
The mayor granted diving a time slot in the school’s talent show.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
A popular activity at the park has been flying kites.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Maria loves riding the roller coaster at the amusement park.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Collecting stamps from Africa was one of Mr. Kanduja’s hobbies.
Subject Performing Action
Subject as Topic
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
Excited over their victory, the players hurried quickly to board the bus.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Adjective
Adverb
Giving yourself credit for an accomplishment is often a hard thing to do with comfort.
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The adults did not try to awaken the children.
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To live in London is my ultimate dream in life.
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A novelist can find it interesting to create plots based on the city’s rich history.
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What I look forward to on the weekends is to jog in the park.
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Looking through binoculars is the best way to see many songbirds.
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His great ambition was to bring dinosaurs back to life.
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After thinking about it, I’d like to invite your sister to our party.
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To learn calculus is challenging for me.
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