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Grammar: Key Words

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Grammar: Key Words
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of an infinitive?

A verb phrase with an -ing word

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

A combination of helping verbs and other words

The word "to" plus a verb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best definition of a gerund?

A verb phrase with an -ing word

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

A combination of helping verbs and other words

The word "to" plus a verb

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gerund in the following sentence?


Running for political office would be kind of exciting.

running

exciting

office

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gerund in the following sentence?


During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

during

to like

singing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the infinitive in the following sentence?


To win, you must be playing aggressively.

To win

be playing

playing aggressively

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?


I had hoped I could come over to your house, but I had a long list of things to finish before dinner.

had hoped I could come

over to your house

long list of things

to finish before dinner

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the verb mood?


She is happy.

indicative

imperative

interrogative

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