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Mixed Verbals Unit Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a verbal?

a)

a group of words with a subject and a verb

b)

a group of words with a dependent and independent clause

c)

a group of words that always functions as a noun

d)

a group of words that contains a verb, but functions as another part of speech

2.

How does a gerund function in a sentence?

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

3.

How does a participle function in a sentence?

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

4.

How can an infinitive function in a sentence? (Select all that apply)

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

5.

In which way does a gerund end?

a)

-ing

b)

-ing, ed, d, t, n, or ne

c)

to + a verb

d)

-ly

6.

In which way does a participle end?

a)

-ing

b)

-ing, ed, d, t, n, or ne

c)

to + a verb

d)

-ly

7.

What form does an infinitive take in a sentence?

a)

-ing

b)

-ing, ed, d, t, n, or ne

c)

to + a verb

d)

-ly

8.

What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence:


Taking medicine is not fun for most babies.

a)

Direct object

b)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

c)

Subject

d)

Object of a preposition

9.

What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence:


Heather's favorite activity is playing Old Maid.

a)

Direct object

b)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

c)

Subject

d)

Object of a preposition

10.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Michaela was ready to board the plane for Mexico.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

11.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Typing on his laptop, Robert wasn't listening.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

12.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Many people donate to St. Jude to help children that are sick.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

13.

What is the function of the words written in red:


The donated clothes smell like powder-fresh Downy.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

14.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Eating is difficult after a tonsillectomy.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

15.

What is the function of the words written in red:


The thief arrested for robbery shot at the security guard.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

16.

What is the function of the words written in red:


The flag waving in the wind is inspirational.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

17.

What is the function of the words written in red:


They are sure the extra planning will make a difference in the end.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

18.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Jenna's confusing message did nothing to solve the mystery.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

19.

What is the function of the words written in red:


Godzilla made a game of smashing all the red cars parked near the lake.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

20.

What is the function of the words written in red:


The show offered everyone the chance to win a million dollars.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

21.

What is the function of the words written in red:


The kittens crouching under the bed have refused to come out.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

22.

What is the function of the words written in red:


My friends were surprised by the lighting in the theater.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

23.

What is the function of the words written in red:

Brenda seemed surprised with the team's decision to withdrawl.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

24.

What is the function of the words written in red:

Completing the obstacle course is harder than it looks.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

25.

What is the function of the words written in red:

The marathon runner, pushed to the edge of endurance, collapsed at the finish line.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

26.

What is the function of the words written in red:

Arguing every call is getting frustrating.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

27.

What is the function of the words written in red:

Al hopes that giving the players a break will improve their attitudes.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

28.

What is the function of the words written in red:

The completed meal was so beautiful that we hesitated to eat it.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

verb

29.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Typing the last sentence of his essay, Brandon sighed with relief.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

30.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

To forget my mom's birthday would be the end of the world.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

31.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

The cracked egg was beginning to move.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

32.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Now is the best time to begin our trip.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

33.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

We nailed the picture to the wall to keep it from falling.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

34.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

My dad's main goal is retiring by May 31st.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

35.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Todd takes great pleasure in teasing his younger sister.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a preposition

36.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Riding on a pony is fun until you fall off.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

37.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Elise wanted to ride on a pony at the state fair.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

38.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

"I thoroughly enjoy studying for finals," said no one ever.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

39.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Studying for finals, Cara forgot to clean her room.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

40.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

My favorite pastime is eating ice cream.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

41.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Lila forgot to take out the garbage, so now the kitchen is full of fruit flies.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a preposition

42.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

The impoverished community received a lot of help from donors.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

43.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Dumping out the toys, the toddler squealed with delight.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

44.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

You will get in trouble for calling in sick to play video games.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

45.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Teri adores playing basketball with her children.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

46.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Stop playing with that pen.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

47.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Drinking water throughout the day hydrates people.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

48.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

Abigail, excited about her birthday, opened her presents.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb

49.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

I was tired from cleaning.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

50.

What is the function of the verbal in red:

The snuggling dog feels heavy in my lap.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Adjective

e)

Adverb