Verbal Phrases Quiz

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English
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7th Grade
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Debbie Gibson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: Swimming in the pool is my favorite activity.
Running in the park
Eating ice cream
Playing basketball
Swimming in the pool
Answer explanation
The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'Swimming in the pool.' It functions as the subject of the sentence and represents the action of swimming.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: I enjoy reading books before bedtime.
reading books before bedtime
enjoy reading books
books before bedtime
I enjoy
Answer explanation
The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'reading books before bedtime' as it functions as the object of the verb 'enjoy'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: Running a marathon requires a lot of training.
Running a marathon
A lot of training
Requires a lot
Marathon requires
Answer explanation
The gerund phrase in the sentence is 'Running a marathon' as it functions as a noun and is formed by the verb 'running' + the object 'a marathon'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Recognize the participial phrase in the following sentence: The dog, barking loudly, chased the mailman down the street.
barking loudly
down the street
The dog
chased the mailman
Answer explanation
The participial phrase in the sentence is 'barking loudly' as it describes the action of the dog.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Recognize the participial phrase in the following sentence: The broken window, covered in frost, needed to be replaced.
needed to be replaced
covered in frost
The broken window
in the following sentence
Answer explanation
The correct participial phrase is 'covered in frost' as it describes the state of the broken window.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Recognize the participial phrase in the following sentence: The children, excited about the trip, packed their bags eagerly.
packed their bags
excited about the trip
eagerly
The children
Answer explanation
The participial phrase in the sentence is 'excited about the trip' as it describes the state of the children.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Distinguish the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: She likes to swim in the ocean.
She likes
swim in the ocean
likes to swim
to swim in the ocean
Answer explanation
The infinitive phrase in the sentence is 'to swim in the ocean.' It functions as the direct object of the verb 'likes.'
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
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