VERBALS

QUIZ
REVIEW
P FEFFER/ M AC L EOD
2016
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

The man wearing the blue suit watched

the game.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Standing in front of the class, Anthony

felt nervous.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Jennifer’s goal was to graduate from

the University of Maryland.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Edward likes eating hamburgers for

breakfast.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

John’s favorite outdoor activity is skiing.

• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

It was not easy for Harold to admit he was

wrong.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Going on a cruise and climbing Mt.

Rushmore were Rachel’s summer
vacation plans.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

The woman sitting next to Mr. Watson is

our guest speaker.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Dancing with the famous instructor,

Dylan felt like a star.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

To understand the author’s purpose is

very important.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Animals dumped in the streets often

become a menace.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

I have decided to ask Brandon about the

project.
• Answer: infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

The girls love to swim at Julie’s house.

• Answer: Infinitive
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Saddened by Barry’s remark, Nick left for

home.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Watching the birds is one of Martin’s

favorite hobbies.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Selling real estate is a very profitable

business.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Patty, baking 10 cakes for the festival,

accidently burned one of them.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Carrie, packing hurriedly, forgot her

toothbrush.
• Answer: participle
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

Working out daily should be an essential

part of American life.
• Answer: gerund
Is the underlined phrase an infinitive, gerund, or par ticiple phrase?

I have a book to return to the library.

• Answer: infinitive