Gerunds/Infinitives/Participles

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The sleeping man snored loudly like a dump truck. What is the grammatical term for 'sleeping' in this sentence? Options: Gerund, Infinitive, Participle

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Participle

Front

What is the grammatical form of "to swing" in the sentence: The twins were ecstatic when they realized they were going to the playground, because they love to swing with their older brother?

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Infinitive

Front

What is the grammatical term for the phrase "silently laughing" in the sentence: "The silently laughing children used grasses to tickle to the old man's twitching nose and make him swat at it."? Options: Gerund, Infinitive, Participle

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Participle

Front

Exploring cities in foreign countries will give you a good dose of a new culture and allow to exercise another language and had an adventure. What is the grammatical term for 'Exploring'?

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Gerunds

Front

I hope you will accept my giving you condolences on your grandmother's death. What is the grammatical form of "giving" in this sentence?

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Gerund

Front

Sandra’s deepest desire was to perform.

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Infinitive

Front

What is the grammatical term for the phrase "the smiling me" in the sentence: "Don't ever look at my school pictures. The smiling me looks pretty bad."?

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Participle

Front

What is the grammatical form of "to respect" in the sentence: Mr. Salazar expected us to respect his grandparents?

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Infinitive

Front

Enjoying her victory, Monica jumped around wildly and threw her arms up in celebration.

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Participle

Front

What is the grammatical term for 'stepped' in the sentence: Will almost stepped on the snake hidden in the clump of monkey grass?

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Participle