G9 Asynchronous Task

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as the subject?

• Swimming is my favorite summer activity.

• To swim is what I love.

• I swim every morning.

• The swimming pool is closed.

Identify the sentence with an infinitive phrase used as a direct object.

• The teacher asked us completing the assignment.

• The teacher asked us to complete the assignment.

• The teacher asked about completing the assignment.

• The teacher asked when completing the assignment.

Which sentence contains a participle functioning as an adjective?

• The running water caused erosion.

• I enjoy running in the park.

• To run daily is healthy.

• They run every morning.

Select the sentence with a gerund phrase used as a subject.

• Walking through the park relaxes me.

• I love to walk through the park.

• The walking path is scenic.

• We walked through the park yesterday.

Which sentence uses an infinitive as an adjective?

• She has work to complete.

• To work is important.

• Working makes me tired.

• The work was completed.

Identify the sentence with a present participle.

• The broken vase lay on the floor.

• The sleeping cat curled up on the couch.

• The painted wall looks fresh.

• The closed door kept out the noise.

Which sentence contains a gerund phrase as an object of a preposition?

• They insisted on following the rules.

• They followed the rules strictly.

• They want to follow the rules.

• They are following the rules.

Select the sentence with an infinitive used as an adverb.

• The story was hard to believe.

• She worked quickly to finish the project.

• Reading is to learn.

• The book to read is on the shelf.

Which sentence uses a past participle correctly?

• The singing bird flew away.

• The written essay won first prize.

• The running horse is fast.

• The sleeping baby is quiet.

Identify the sentence with a gerund phrase as a direct object.

• To swim is enjoyable.

• Swimming laps is tiring.

• I enjoy swimming laps in the morning.

• The swimming pool needs cleaning.