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Gerund PhraseSet 2

1A gerund clause is always located at the beginning in a sentence.

2"In doing so" means:

3In the sentence "His hobby, collecting rare comic books, takes up a lot of his time, " how is the gerund phrase "collecting rare comic books" functioning?

4Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:One of his skills was leaping like a gazelle.

5In the sentence below, what type phrase is in blue?Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you have long hair.

6He likes listening to .....

7What does the phrase "in the habit of + V-ing" mean?

8How can danger be minimized?

9Which type of sentence beginning was utilized in the revised sentence: 'Hoping for the best, he submitted his application.'

10Lee prefers swimming in water cooler than 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

11Which term best fits: Some products are developed in ..... to customer research.

12Eating corn on the cob is a common activity at some picnics.

13Singing her favorite song.

14Choose the word to make common phrases."reading"

15Does Rick plan on attending every game that the Ducks play next year?

16The team has a slim chance of finishing in the top four.

17Dory's favorite activity is acting in drama class.The gerund phrase in this sentence is

18Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:At recitals in which Mark danced, the orchestra was often drowned out by wild cheering.

19During class, Cordell sat in the corner, grinning like a chesire cat.

20With what George and Harris start the packing with?

21Which phrase means watching birds as a hobby?

22The head of each noun phrase is in bold. How are these ..... noun phrases ..... post modified? I really like watching documentaries concerning the natural world.

23In 1845 a potato blight destroyed most of Ireland's crop by blackening and rotting the plants.

24Connect a device to electricity

25A prairie dog whistles loudly when it senses danger. When it whistles, all of the prairie dogs nearby run and hide in their burrows. Which sense helps the other prairie dogs receive this warning?

26He was lucky because he was let off with .....

27Filling this order will take two weeks.

28What type of phrase is the capitalized portion? STANDING BY THE HOTDOG STAND is where I am happiest.

29Insects like bees are important to plants because they:

30Before defrosting the windshield, Cindy tried to remove the ice and snow from her vehicle.

31Identify the following phrase: WASHING THE DISHES in the worst chore.

32Situation C1: Mani meets Kim Boon who has been absent from school the previous day. Playing truant?

33Is it a participial phrase or gerund phrase?Piling too much laundry into a washing machine was causing it to malfunction.

34En attendant que

35What does the lack of improvement in test scores do to the effectiveness of the new teaching method?

36Identify the function of the gerund: You can make someone's day simply by smiling at them.

37What phrase always ends in-ing?

38To arrange bedding neatly after sleeping.

39The ..... lasted for over an hour.

40Last summer, my class collected bottles and cans for .....

41Complete the sentence: ....., the concert began.

42GERUND PHRASES:What is the function of the gerund phrase in the following sentence?[Mowing the lawn] is my aunt's favorite hobby.

43Practicing his basketball moves, Lucas dribbled effortlessly down the court.

44If you like playing monopoly or chess, your hobby is .....

45What type of phrase is in the bold print? Remembering the past is an important act.

46Laura had the great idea of ..... a play about the latest novel we read.

47Complete the sentence: ....., the girl easily solved the puzzle.

48Running long distance is a great activity if you want to stay in shape.

49You are a lifelong learner if you..

50It was strange that she would ..... such an absurd idea.

51Have you thought ..... to college?

52Riding a roller coaster scares my little brother.

53The team hopes that practicing a new offense this week will improve its chances of winning.

54It comprises of a verbal that ends in-ing with modifiers and other complements attached to it. It can act as a noun, specifically as a subject or object in a sentence.

55State the function of the Gerund:The dress needs washing.

56[Scoring goals in every game] made her a standout player.

57Fill in the blank: The bus pulled away from the curb, .....

58Select the function of the gerund phrase:Amending the constitution is an extremely difficult process.

59To make-to keep-to break

60Complete the sentence:The new park will feature a playground, picnic areas, and .....

61Identify the function of the gerund.Since the family bought a camper, camping has been fun.