1. VERBALS QUIZ REVIEW PFEFFER/MACLEOD 2016

2. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The man wearing the blue suit watched the game. Answer: participle

3. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Standing in front of the class, Anthony felt nervous. Answer: participle

4. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Jennifer’s goal was to graduate from the University of Maryland. Answer: infinitive

5. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Edward likes eating hamburgers for breakfast. Answer: gerund

6. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? John’s favorite outdoor activity is skiing. Answer: gerund

7. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? It was not easy for Harold to admit he was wrong. Answer: infinitive

8. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Going on a cruise and climbing Mt. Rushmore were Rachel’s summer vacation plans. Answer: gerund

9. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The woman sitting next to Mr. Watson is our guest speaker. Answer: participle

10. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Dancing with the famous instructor, Dylan felt like a star. Answer: participle

11. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? To understand the author’s purpose is very important. Answer: infinitive

12. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Animals dumped in the streets often become a menace. Answer: participle

13. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? I have decided to ask Brandon about the project. Answer: infinitive

14. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? The girls love to swim at Julie’s house. Answer: Infinitive

15. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Saddened by Barry’s remark, Nick left for home. Answer: participle

16. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Watching the birds is one of Martin’s favorite hobbies. Answer: gerund

17. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Selling real estate is a very profitable business. Answer: gerund

18. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Patty, baking 10 cakes for the festival, accidently burned one of them. Answer: participle

19. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Carrie, packing hurriedly, forgot her toothbrush. Answer: participle

20. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? Working out daily should be an essential part of American life. Answer: gerund

21. Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or participle phrase? I have a book to return to the library. Answer: infinitive