Grammar Identification Quiz

(Running) is a great way to stay in shape.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Noun Phrase (NP)

The dog, (frightened) by the thunder, hid under the couch.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Adjective Phrase (AP)

He (has eaten) all the cookies.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Noun Phrase (NP)

(Dancing) in the rain is her favorite thing to do.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Adjective Phrase (AP)

The man (fixing) the car is my neighbor.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Noun Phrase (NP)

We (have been waiting) for over an hour.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Adjective Phrase (AP)

(Barking) dogs can be scary at night.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Noun Phrase (NP)

(Painting) relaxes her after a long day.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Adjective Phrase (AP)

They (were watching) a movie when I arrived.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Noun Phrase (NP)

The letter (written) by Maria was full of kind words.

• Gerund (G)

• Participle (P)

• Verb Phrase (VP)

• Adjective Phrase (AP)