Could you check my answers? ! 10. identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
all units will remain here for processing. (points: 3)
subject direct object predicate nominative x object of a preposition 11. identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
becoming a doctor takes many years of study. (points: 3) subject direct object x predicate nominative object of a preposition 12. identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
the young actor�s purpose is playing her role convincingly.
(points: 3) predicate nominative x object of a preposition subject direct object 13. identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase. are you ready to jog? (points: 3) to jog 14. write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
my family is able to take a short vacation. to vacation (points: 3) 15. write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
to buy a newspaper, drop the coins into the slot. to newspaper (points: 3) 16. identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
to make a long story short, skip the part about the frog in the laundry. (points: 3)
noun as subject noun as direct object x adjective adverb 17. identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
the case to review is on the lawyer�s desk. (points: 3) noun as subject x noun as predicate nominative adverb adjective 18. identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
to play in the band is my dream. (points: 3) noun as subject noun as predicate nominative x adjective adverb 19. identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
if you want to do a fun dance, consider learning the polka.
(points: 3) participial phrase gerund phrase x infinitive phrase none of the above 20. identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
appearing around 1830, the polka originated in bohemia.
(points: 3) x gerund phrase participial phrase infinitive phrase none of the above 21. identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
dancing up a storm is a good way to get exercise. (points: 3) participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase x none of the above 22. identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
having a good partner makes the polka even more fun.
(points: 3) x participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase none of the above 23. which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (points: 3)
suddenly, the toy animal sitting on the shelf fell over.
contentedly, we watched the sun set and thought back on a wonderful day.
to speed the process, have correct change ready. x creaking loudly on dented wheels, the little girl seemed quite proud to be pushing the cart through the grocery store.
24. which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (points: 3)
finished with our lunch, the thought of dessert did not enter our minds.
to exit the program, simply press the escape key. maintaining a steady speed, the fan now worked perfectly.
x long, slender trees ranging from 20 to 30 feet stretched to the skies.
25. which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (points: 3)
some people might not like a quiet life with few surprising events.
learning to cook is well worth the time spent. to work in a library, you must pass a training course.
x tired of waiting for someone to come to the door, i saw the cat lie down and go to sleep.