Test 1
*|*|*Underline the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in each sentence.
1.) Watching T.V. is what I like to do.
2.) He does not appreciate my singing.
3.) Finding a job is not as easy as I thought.
4.) The man was pulled over for speeding.
***Circle the Participle or Participle phrase for each sentence.
1.) Removing his coat, Adam sat on the couch.
2.) The crying baby was hungry.
3.) Scared, he hid under the bed.
4.) Children introduced to reading early develop good reading skills.
***Fill in an appropriate Infinitive
1.) I wanted _______ to the store.
2.) I would like ______ a new bike.
3.) I wanted _______ home.
4.) The boy left the game because he had ______ home for supper.
***Identify each italicized word as a gerund, participle, or infinitive (they can also be phrases)
1.) To reach the top of the mountain was the goal of the scaling party.
2.) The secret of making friends, according to Joe, is taking an interest in other people.
3.) Gathering my courage, I asked for a temporary loan.
4.) To see a shooting star is good luck.
5.) Eating might satisfy your desire for food.
***Write a short paragraph that includes at least 1 gerund, 1 participle, and 1 infinitive. The paragraph should include one phrase of each kind of verbal as well. Each verbal needs to be underlined and identified.
Example: I like to play ball. (infinitive)