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WorksheetsVerbal Function in a Sentence
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
To eat a crisp apple is one of the joys of autumn.
To eat a crisp apple is one of the joys of autumn.
a)
direct object
b)
subject
2.
What kind of phrase is in red?
George greatly enjoys planting corn.
George greatly enjoys planting corn.
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
participle
d)
none
3.
What kind of phrase is in red?
The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.
The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
participle
d)
none
4.
What kind of phrase is in red?
We took the subway to Columbia Square.
We took the subway to Columbia Square.
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
participle
d)
none
5.
What kind of phrase is in red?
To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.
To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
verb
d)
participle
6.
What kind of phrase is in red?
Hearing my dad's voice on the phone, I answered quickly.
Hearing my dad's voice on the phone, I answered quickly.
a)
verb
b)
gerund
c)
participle
d)
none
7.
What kind of phrase in in red?
Deciding on one will be hard.
Deciding on one will be hard.
a)
infinitive
b)
none
c)
participle
d)
gerund
8.
What kind of phrase is in red?
Do you want to go to the early movie or the late one?
Do you want to go to the early movie or the late one?
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
none
d)
participle
9.
What kind of phrase is in red?
Accepted by every college she applied to, my sister must make a difficult decision
Accepted by every college she applied to, my sister must make a difficult decision
a)
none
b)
gerund
c)
participle
d)
infinitive
10.
What kind of phrase is in red?
Please take the laundry basket to the bedroom.
Please take the laundry basket to the bedroom.
a)
none
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
participle
11.
What kind of phrase is in red?
The dog lapping up water so fast must have been very thirsty.
The dog lapping up water so fast must have been very thirsty.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
verb
12.
What kind of phrase is in red?
In soccer, players use their feet to do almost everything.
In soccer, players use their feet to do almost everything.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
verb
13.
What kind of phrase is in red?
I have talked to almost everyone about the talent show.
I have talked to almost everyone about the talent show.
a)
none
b)
participle
c)
gerund
d)
infinitive
14.
Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.
To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
15.
Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.
Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
16.
Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
Would you like to lend me a pencil for fifth period?
Would you like to lend me a pencil for fifth period?
a)
subject
b)
direct object
17.
Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
What do you want to do this Saturday?
What do you want to do this Saturday?
a)
direct object
b)
subject
18.
Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
object of preposition
19.
Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.
Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
object of the preposition
20.
Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Many people celebrate New Year's Day by making noise.
Many people celebrate New Year's Day by making noise.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
object of the prepostion
21.
Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Eating special foods is one way to celebrate special days.
Eating special foods is one way to celebrate special days.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
object of a prepostion
22.
Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
In almost every American town, holding parades on the Fourth of July is a tradition.
In almost every American town, holding parades on the Fourth of July is a tradition.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
object of preposition
23.
Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
Drew has decided to order a piece of the tempting chocolate cake.
Drew has decided to order a piece of the tempting chocolate cake.
a)
adjective
b)
verb phrase
24.
Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
I feel as if I have been carrying this backpack for three days!
I feel as if I have been carrying this backpack for three days!
a)
adjective
b)
verb
25.
Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or part of a LINKING VERB PHRASE?
The pizza will remain frozen until the day before the party,
a)
adjective
b)
verb
26.
Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
The rusted door was beginning to break.
The rusted door was beginning to break.
a)
adjective
b)
verb
27.
Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
The charging defense team sacked the exhausted quarterback.
The charging defense team sacked the exhausted quarterback.
a)
adjective
b)
verb
28.
Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase?
a)
The squawking geese kept me awake camping by the lakeside.
b)
After brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the canvas looked complete.
c)
Peering through the rain spattered window, the scenery appeared lush and verdant.
d)
Kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the goal, the striker scored the winning goal.
29.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase?
a)
The fence, which was broken and dirty, looked terrible.
b)
Shutting out their opponent, the other team celebrated in victory.
c)
Swimming in the pool all day is my favorite way to spend the summer.
d)
I am pretty tired and not interested in staying up too late tonight.
30.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?
a)
Working hard is the key for being successful in life.
b)
The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now worthless.
c)
My friend, who participated in the Olympics, is a talented runner.
d)
Lily jumped over the small stream and gracefully landed on the other side.
31.
Which BEST identifies and explains the function of the word flocking as it is used in this sentence?
The media specialist smiled when he saw the eager students flocking to the area with the latest bestsellers.
The media specialist smiled when he saw the eager students flocking to the area with the latest bestsellers.
a)
It is called a gerund and it functions as a noun in this sentence.
b)
It is called a participle and it functions as a noun in this sentence.
c)
It is called an infinitive and it functions as a verb in this sentence.
d)
It is called a participle and it functions as an adjective in this sentence.
32.
Which sentence does NOT use a gerund?
a)
Eating watermelon reminds me of the summertime.
b)
Simon is performing on Broadway in New York next year.
c)
I mostly enjoy reading books about mythological creatures.
d)
People become better surfers by practicing for hours and hours.
33.
Using an infinitive, what is the correct way to replace the underlined words?
My mother went to the grocery store for buying food for our upcoming camping trip.
My mother went to the grocery store for buying food for our upcoming camping trip.
a)
My mother went to the grocery store to buy food for our upcoming camping trip.
b)
My mother went to the grocery store for to buy food for our upcoming camping trip.
c)
My mother went to the grocery store to be buying food for our upcoming camping trip.
d)
My mother went to the grocery store for to be buying food for our upcoming camping trip.
34.
Which sentence uses an infinitive as a noun?
a)
The best movie to watch is coming on TV tonight at 9:00.
b)
Phil wanted to play video games, but he finished his homework first.
c)
The cheerleaders traveled to the away games to cheer for the football team.
d)
Rachel is the kind of girl who is always happy to help anyone who needs it.
35.
What are the 3 types of verbals?
a)
verbals, infinitives, gerunds
b)
gerunds, infinitives, participles
c)
participles, gerunds, verbs
d)
verbs, nouns, helping verbs
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