Part I: Read the following sentences and underline all and burned to the ground destroyed by one of the
f the most
the participial phrases that are present. (Note: The
commas, which normally punctuate the participial
phrases, were intentionally removed from the
sentences.) Some sentences contain gerunds instead of
participial phrases—circle the gerund phrases. Some of
the sentences may contain more than one participial
phrase—underline all of the participial phrases.
1.Running in the street was so fun that the kids did it
every night worrying their parents who were afraid they
might get hit by cars.
2.Devastated by the earthquake the survivors wandered
aimlessly through the rubble looking for their missing
loved ones.
3.Mary was tired of doing all the work in her group so
she confronted her group members telling them that
she wasn’t going to do any more work for them.
4.The bombing victims disoriented by smoke and dust
needed to be led out by rescuers who were intent on
getting everyone out safely.
5.The incompetent lawyer sued by many of his former
clients declared bankruptcy to avoid paying any of the
lawsuits against him causing many to question the
loopholes in the justice system.
6.Turning around quickly only cracked his spine causing
him to re-injure his old football injury that he acquired
during his college days.
7. Struck by lightning during the fierce storm that was
occurring in the Pacific the buildings burst into flames
and burned to the ground destroyed by one of the most
powerful forces of nature.
Part I: Read the following sentences and underline all
the participial phrases that are present. (Note: The
commas, which normally punctuate the participial
phrases, were intentionally removed from the
sentences.) Some sentences contain gerunds instead of
participial phrases—circle the gerund phrases. Some of
the sentences may contain more than one participial
phrase—underline all of the participial phrases.
1.Running in the street was so fun that the kids did it
every night worrying their parents who were afraid they
might get hit by cars.
2.Devastated by the earthquake the survivors wandered
aimlessly through the rubble looking for their missing
loved ones.
3.Mary was tired of doing all the work in her group so
she confronted her group members telling them that
she wasn’t going to do any more work for them.
4.The bombing victims disoriented by smoke and dust
needed to be led out by rescuers who were intent on
getting everyone out safely.
5.The incompetent lawyer sued by many of his former
clients declared bankruptcy to avoid paying any of the
lawsuits against him causing many to question the
loopholes in the justice system.
6.Turning around quickly only cracked his spine causing
him to re-injure his old football injury that he acquired
during his college days.
7. Struck by lightning during the fierce storm that was
occurring in the Pacific the buildings burst into flames
powerful forces of nature.
Part I: Read the following sentences and underline all
the participial phrases that are present. (Note: The
commas, which normally punctuate the participial
phrases, were intentionally removed from the
sentences.) Some sentences contain gerunds instead of
participial phrases—circle the gerund phrases. Some of
the sentences may contain more than one participial
phrase—underline all of the participial phrases.
1.Running in the street was so fun that the kids did it
every night worrying their parents who were afraid they
might get hit by cars.
2.Devastated by the earthquake the survivors wandered
aimlessly through the rubble looking for their missing
loved ones.
3.Mary was tired of doing all the work in her group so
she confronted her group members telling them that
she wasn’t going to do any more work for them.
4.The bombing victims disoriented by smoke and dust
needed to be led out by rescuers who were intent on
getting everyone out safely.
5.The incompetent lawyer sued by many of his former
clients declared bankruptcy to avoid paying any of the
lawsuits against him causing many to question the
loopholes in the justice system.
6.Turning around quickly only cracked his spine causing
him to re-injure his old football injury that he acquired
during his college days.
7. Struck by lightning during the fierce storm that was
occurring in the Pacific the buildings burst into flames
and burned to the ground destroyed by one of the most
powerful forces of nature.
Part I: Read the following sentences and underline all
the participial phrases that are present. (Note: The
commas, which normally punctuate the participial
phrases, were intentionally removed from the
sentences.) Some sentences contain gerunds instead of
participial phrases—circle the gerund phrases. Some of
the sentences may contain more than one participial
phrase—underline all of the participial phrases.
1.Running in the street was so fun that the kids did it
every night worrying their parents who were afraid they
might get hit by cars.
2.Devastated by the earthquake the survivors wandered
aimlessly through the rubble looking for their missing
loved ones.
3.Mary was tired of doing all the work in her group so
she confronted her group members telling them that
she wasn’t going to do any more work for them.
4.The bombing victims disoriented by smoke and dust
needed to be led out by rescuers who were intent on
getting everyone out safely.
5.The incompetent lawyer sued by many of his former
clients declared bankruptcy to avoid paying any of the
lawsuits against him causing many to question the
loopholes in the justice system.
6.Turning around quickly only cracked his spine causing
him to re-injure his old football injury that he acquired
during his college days.
7. Struck by lightning during the fierce storm that was
occurring in the Pacific the buildings burst into flames
and burned to the ground destroyed by one of the most
powerful forces of nature.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution
when I approached the guard dog.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the
information we needed.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution
when I approached the guard dog.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the
information we needed.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution
when I approached the guard dog.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the
information we needed.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution
when I approached the guard dog.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the
information we needed.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution
when I approached the guard dog.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the
information we needed.
Underline the participial phrase then draw an arrow to
the word it modifies.
1.A scathing attack was delivered by the politician.
2.The wheat swaying in the wind was like waves.
3.The houses ruined by the fire smoldered until the next
morning.
4.A giant balloon billowing forth with hot air rose slowly
into the sky.
5.At the dance, the reserved girl sat in the shadow
behind a large philodendron.
6.The dignitary representing the President will address
the Security Council today.
7.Having interviewed several people, the reporter felt
ready to write the article.
8.I listened to the crows cawing continuously in the
fields.
9.Having been warned, I used a good deal of caution 7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
when I approached the guard dog. 8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
10.The document yellowed with age contained the 9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
information we needed. 10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
function.
function.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
function.
function.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
function.
function.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
2. I just finished typing my term paper. 2. I just finished typing my term paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
function.
function.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its

Encircle each gerund or gerund phrase. Then identify its
function.
function.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
2. I just finished typing my term paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
4. Compulsive gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
5. Kim has developed her gift, singing exceptionally well.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
6. One serious crime for hunters is poaching.
7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
8. When you clean, avoid mixing bleach with ammonia.
9. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
10. The clown’s best trick was juggling.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.
Encircle each infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then identify its
function.
1. The magician’s best trick was to disappear in a teacup.
2. The doctor was known for his ability to perform surgery.
3. The bus to Houston is about to depart.
4. The future is often unpleasant to contemplate.
5. Mr. Wilson chose to accept cheerfully.
6. We had to phone his employer.
7. The wrestler was glad to win the match.
8. My friend bought a new coat to wear to the opera.
9. He was happy to have been the center of attraction.
10. Let us go to the movies tonight.