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Infinitive, gerund, and participal phrases

Quiz by ROSALES ELIZONDO, ANDREA NOEMI

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  • Q1
    Which type of phrase is formed by adding -ing to a verb?
    participal phrase
    infinitive phrase
    gerund phrase
    noun phrase
    15s
  • Q2
    Which type of phrase is used to modify a noun or pronoun?
    adjective phrase
    20s
  • Q3
    Which type of phrase starts with an infinitive verb?
    adjective phrase
    gerund phrase
    participal phrase
    infinitive phrase
    30s
  • Q4
    Which type of phrase starts with a verb ending in -ing?
    participal phrase
    adjective phrase
    infinitive phrase
    gerund phrase
    15s
  • Q5
    What is the function of an infinitive phrase in a sentence?

    can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence, depending on its role and position in the sentence.

    20s
  • Q6
    What is the function of a gerund phrase in a sentence?
    It functions as a verb
    It functions as an adjective
    It functions as an adverb
    It functions as a noun
    15s
  • Q7
    Which type of phrase starts with a verb form ending in -ed, -en, -d, -t, or -n?

    A participal phrase

    20s
  • Q8
    Which type of phrase is often used to express purpose or intention?
    participal phrase
    gerund phrase
    infinitive phrase
    adjective phrase
    20s
  • Q9
    Which type of phrase acts as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun?
    participial phrase
    infinitive phrase
    adverbial phrase
    gerund phrase
    15s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?
    Swam with dolphins
    I swam across the lake
    Swimming is my favorite activity
    To swim in the ocean
    20s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is NOT a function of an infinitive phrase?
    To act as an adjective
    To act as an adverb
    To act as a noun
    To express a complete thought.
    20s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a gerund phrase?
    It starts with a gerund
    It functions as a main verb
    It functions as a noun
    It can have modifiers and complements
    20s
  • Q13
    What is a gerund phrase?
    <P>A phrase that starts with a gerund and includes modifiers and complements</P>
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following sentences contains a participal phrase?
    I enjoy playing soccer
    Feeling tired, she decided to take a nap
    The book is on the table
    The dog barked loudly
    20s
  • Q15

    Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence:

    "The students were eager to learn new scientific concepts."

    to learn new scientific concepts.

    20s

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