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WorksheetsSection 5 Verbs
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins
Identify each participle.
Tara spent an afternoon helping Dad in the yard.
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Identify each participle.
The student working at that table has already checked out the book.
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Identify each participle.
Being carried to the bench, Carrie was embarrassed by all the attention.
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Identify each participle.
Having finished the new novel, our book club discussed their views about it.
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Identify each participle.
A play portraying life in a small town is currently showing at the school auditorium.
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Identify each participle.
Having been awarded a medal, the soldier was then determined to help others.
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Identify each participial phrase; and the the noun or pronoun it describes.
Hoping for an easy job, Patrick offered to clean the tables.
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Identify each participial phrase; and the the noun or pronoun it describes.
Mesmerized by the insect's colors, John made a sketch of it in his notebook.
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Identify each participial phrase; and the the noun or pronoun it describes.
This sweater, already worn by my sister, cannot be returned for a refund.
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Identify each participial phrase; and the the noun or pronoun it describes.
The classroom found at the end of the hall will be the location of the job fair.
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Identify each participial phrase; and the the noun or pronoun it describes.
Having completed her chores, Sara jogged on the path located along the shore.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Their running club meets every Tuesday.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
My teacher is also a published author.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
I find that lizards are fascinating, but snakes are just plain frightening.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
The autumn leaves, dancing and swirling bits of color, moved in the breeze.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Mom's antique rocking chair is sitting in the attic next to that old locked trunk.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Peter's locked bedroom door is a sign that he is not in a forgiving mood.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Linda finds that knitting helps her relax.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Dusting and sweeping are chores I must do every day.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Walking is a form of exercise that is just as beneficial as jogging.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
Cruising is discouraged by our town council, but loitering is against the law.
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Identify each participial adjective; and the word it describes.
After getting our gear, we practiced batting and catching before the big game.
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Playing badminton helps Jocelyn stay in shape.
Identify the gerund phrase.
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Identify the gerund.
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Listening to the opinions of others is a skill that should be cultivated.
Identify the gerund phrase.
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Identify the gerund.
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Remaining unbiased is a necessary part of a judge's job.
Identify the gerund phrase.
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Identify the gerund.
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My role for the project will be listing possible topics and gathering supplies.
Identify the gerund phrase.
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Identify the gerund.
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An important rule for him was finishing on time.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
The most crucial factor for good health may be getting enough sleep.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
Having functional wings is a trait shared by many insects.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
Counting the dots on the ceiling helps Dave tolerate a visit to the dentist.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
Maureen's favorite hobbies are collecting stamps and taking pictures.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
Subject
Subject Complement
Being a good friend and helping others give Pam all the motivation she needs.
Identify each gerund phrase.
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Is it a Subject or Subject Complement?
Subject
Subject Complement
Subject
Subject Complement
Identify how each underlined gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
Matt considers picking up trash a worthy tasks.
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Appositive
Identify how each underlined gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
His primary goal, cleaning up the park, will make many people happy.
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Appositive
Identify how each underlined gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
Part of the job involves recycling bottles and cans.
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Appositive
Identify how each underlined gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
You would think he'd get tired of picking up after others.
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Appositive
Identify how each underlined gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
He gets great satisfaction by providing children with a clean playground.
Direct Object
Object of a Preposition
Appositive
_______ offering to help was greatly appreciated.
Mike
Mike's
Many people signed up when they learned of _______ participating in the program.
you
your
My _______ wanting to assist me was appreciated.
brother's
brother
The _______ deciding to reinforce the structure saved many lives.
engineer's
engineer
_______ determining the cause of the problem was the most important task.
His
Him
_______ inviting the cousins on our vacation was a surprise to _______.
Us
Our
their
them
Skipping breakfast this morning has left me hungry.
Gerund
Participle Adjective
My vacation plans will include snorkeling in the clear water.
Gerund
Participle Adjective
He made a list of items on the writing tablet before he left.
Gerund
Participle Adjective
Discovering the cause of the leak was the plumber's primary goal.
Gerund
Participle Adjective
Noticing the running faucet, Dad made another trip to the hardware store.
Gerund
Participle Adjective
Maria praised Scott's cooking.
Gerund
Verb Phrase
The baby has been crying for an hour, it seems.
Gerund
Verb Phrase
My least favorite activity is waiting for others who are always late.
Gerund
Verb Phrase
Ray was feeling very relaxed until the alarm suddenly sounded.
Gerund
Verb Phrase
The team is considering its options while still practicing every day.
Gerund
Verb Phrase
Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
I want to find a new hobby.
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Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Carla needs to understand the reason behind your choice.
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Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
These lines to secure the boat are worn through.
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Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
The gate to the dock was far too easy to climb over.
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Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Those documents were to have been delivered by courier this afternoon.
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To study hard may be the key for success.
Identify the infinitive phrase.
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Is it used as a subject or subject complement.
Subject
Subject Complement
The pilot's new attempt will be to circumnavigate the globe.
Identify the infinitive phrase.
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Is it used as a subject or subject complement.
Subject
Subject Complement
Tony's latest idea is to plan a camping trip to the Tetons
Identify the infinitive phrase
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Is it used as a Subject or Subject Complement.
Subject
Subject Complement
The lesson were learned today was not to waste our freshwater resources.
Identify the infinitive phrase
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Is it used as a Subject or Subject Complement.
Subject
Subject Complement
After many hours of deliberation, to salvage the vessel remained the plan.
Identify the infinitive phrase
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Is it used as a Subject or Subject Complement.
Subject
Subject Complement
Identify each infinitive phrase or clause used as a direct object
That student managed to earn a scholarship.
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Identify each infinitive phrase or clause used as a direct object
Sue's parents instructed her to earn all she could this summer.
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Identify each infinitive phrase or clause used as a direct object
Our community refused to accept that the library could not be saved.
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Identify each infinitive phrase or clause used as a direct object
The parents urged the players to decide what was most important.
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Identify each infinitive phrase or clause used as a direct object
Miranda asked to petition the coaches and attempted to change the rule.
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He promised never to return home so late again.
Identify the infinitive phrase or clause.
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Is it a Subject, Subject Complement, or Direct Object
Subject
Subject Complement
Direct Object
To stand up for what you believe in is a noble effort.
Identify the infinitive phrase or clause.
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Is it a Subject, Subject Complement, or Direct Object
Subject
Subject Complement
Direct Object
This strange scheme was to generate a profit for anyone who invested.
Identify the infinitive phrase or clause.
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Is it a Subject, Subject Complement, or Direct Object
Subject
Subject Complement
Direct Object
From the start, to persuade the others was their purpose for the meeting.
Identify the infinitive phrase or clause.
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Is it a Subject, Subject Complement, or Direct Object
Subject
Subject Complement
Direct Object
Her subsequent actions were primarily to prevent any illegal activities.
Identify the infinitive phrase or clause.
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Is it a Subject, Subject Complement, or Direct Object
Subject
Subject Complement
Direct Object
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
HIs plan, to leave on Friday, was delayed.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
The grand prize, to journey down the Nile, was coveted by all the contestants.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
Their idea, to rake leaves in order to make money, was a sure winner at this time of year.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
A traffic circle's purpose, to ease the flow of traffic, may help the downtown area.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
This plot, to protest the increase in taxes, was sure to capture someone's attention.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
One of her chores to complete is sweeping our the garage.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
The team to watch this year will be the one with the most new players.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
Those Johnson twins have a talent to make people laugh.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
Ava expected the next person called to be she.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
A decision to stop construction won't be made by just one person.
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Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adjective.
The task to determine the fairest employment cuts was given to the committee.
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Brian traveled to Seattle to help out his sister.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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She was afraid to dive from the higher platform.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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The tiny mouse was stealthy enough to elude the cat.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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I was satisfied to have a response at last.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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An account reviewed the bills to find the error.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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To pass the time, he took a book to the doctor's office.
Identify each infinitive phrase used as an adverb.
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Write the part of speech of the word the phrase describes.
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Each group had a task, to create something from a box of junk. Before starting, our group needed to first determine what our box held. Each person helped sort the objects, and we discussed ideas as we did so. Worried about the time limit, we couldn't come up with an idea. Then we had it; we used our junk to make a hanging pet feeder.
Identify the infinitive phrase used as an appositive.
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Each group had a task, to create something from a box of junk. Before starting, our group needed to first determine what our box held. Each person helped sort the objects, and we discussed ideas as we did so. Worried about the time limit, we couldn't come up with an idea. Then we had it; we used our junk to make a hanging pet feeder.
Identify the split infinitive.
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Each group had a task, to create something from a box of junk. Before starting, our group needed to first determine what our box held. Each person helped sort the objects, and we discussed ideas as we did so. Worried about the time limit, we couldn't come up with an idea. Then we had it; we used our junk to make a hanging pet feeder.
What is the hidden infinitive in the third sentence?
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Each group had a task, to create something from a box of junk. Before starting, our group needed to first determine what our box held. Each person helped sort the objects, and we discussed ideas as we did so. Worried about the time limit, we couldn't come up with an idea. Then we had it; we used our junk to make a hanging pet feeder.
Identify the participial phrase in the fourth sentence.
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Each group had a task, to create something from a box of junk. Before starting, our group needed to first determine what our box held. Each person helped sort the objects, and we discussed ideas as we did so. Worried about the time limit, we couldn't come up with an idea. Then we had it; we used our junk to make a hanging pet feeder.
What is the participial adjective?
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