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Grade 9 Summative Test - Participles and participial phrases

Quiz by Mia Cristialen P. Boqueda

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  • Q1
    Which of the following sentences contains a participial phrase?
    Catching the ball, he fell down.
    He was tired after the long day.
    She quickly caught the bus.
    Running quickly, she caught the bus just in time.
    30s
  • Q2
    Identify the sentence that uses a past participle correctly.
    She have finished her homework.
    The broken window needs to be repaired.
    The dogs barked loud.
    He running to the store.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which option contains a dangling participial phrase?
    Smiling brightly, he waved at his friends.
    Running through the park, the rain started to pour.
    Hiking the mountain trail, they admired the view.
    Exhausted from the race, she took a long nap.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences correctly uses a present participial phrase?
    The dog barked loudly at the intruder.
    The barking dog was outside.
    The owner was worried about the barking.
    Barking loudly, the dog alerted its owner to the intruder.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which sentence includes a perfect participial phrase?
    She completes her project quickly.
    Having completed her project, she felt relieved.
    She has a project to finish.
    Completing her project, she was happy.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which sentence contains an incorrect use of a participial phrase?
    Walking down the street, a car nearly hit me.
    Chasing the cat, the dog barked loudly.
    Reading her book, she lost track of time.
    Tripping over the rug, he fell down.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?
    To establish a new subject in the sentence.
    To serve as a conjunction between clauses.
    To replace a verb in the main action.
    To act as an adjective that modifies a noun.
    30s
  • Q8
    In which sentence is the participial phrase correctly punctuated?
    Jumping into the pool the kids splashed water everywhere.
    She went to the store running quickly.
    After finishing dinner, they decided to watch a movie.
    Eating ice cream he smiled happily.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences uses a participial phrase to provide additional information about the subject?
    She was dancing gracefully on stage.
    Her performance made everyone applaud.
    Dancing gracefully, she captivated everyone in the audience.
    The audience watched her dance.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a past participial phrase?
    The baked cake was delicious.
    The cake bakes for an hour.
    The cake, baked to perfection, was the highlight of the dinner.
    Baking in the oven, the smell filled the room.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following sentences contains a participial phrase?
    The stone was tripped over by her.
    She asked for help.
    Running down the street, she tripped over a stone.
    She tripped over a stone.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?
    To represent the main verb
    To modify a noun or pronoun
    To express a complete thought
    To connect two independent clauses
    30s
  • Q13
    Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence: 'The dog barking loudly kept the neighbors awake.'
    'the neighbors awake'
    'kept the neighbors awake'
    'barking loudly'
    'The dog'
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the use of participial phrases?
    Hiking all day, the summit was finally reached by the group.
    Hiking all day, the group finally reached the summit.
    The hiking group reached the summit all day.
    The group finally reached the summit hiking all day.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses a participial phrase?
    Exhausted from the run, he took a break.
    Running quickly, she won the race.
    Walking to school, the rain started pouring.
    Shocked by the news, they sat in silence.
    30s

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