Question 1

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets&#10;-Chapter Four is very (interesting).&#10;A) participle&#10;B) gerund&#10;C) infinitive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The word "interesting" in the phrase acts as an adjective, describing "Chapter Four." This is a characteristic of participles, which are verb forms used as adjectives.

Question 2

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets&#10;-(Learning grammar terminology) is important for teachers.&#10;A) participle&#10;B) gerund&#10;C) infinitive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

"Learning" is a present participle, but in this sentence, it is functioning as a gerund because it is the subject of the sentence.

Question 3

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets&#10;-Henry left after (studying for the exam).&#10;A) participle&#10;B) gerund&#10;C) infinitive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

"Studying for the exam" functions as a noun phrase, serving as the object of the preposition "after." As a noun phrase, it is a gerund.

Question 4

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets
-(To better understand grammar), she read the book from cover to cover.

A) infinitive-adjective
B) infinitive-adverb
C) infinitive-noun
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The phrase "to her" does not contain a verbal; it is a prepositional phrase indicating to whom it was obvious, not an infinitive functioning as an adjective, adverb, or noun.

Question 5

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets
-Her goal (to teach English internationally) was accomplished.

A) infinitive-adjective
B) infinitive-adverb
C) infinitive-noun
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

"To provide tutors" is functioning as the direct object of the verb "wanted." Therefore, it is a noun phrase and the verbal is an infinitive used as a noun, making it an infinitive-noun.

Question 6

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets
-(To better understand grammar), she read the book from cover to cover.

A) infinitive-adjective
B) infinitive-adverb
C) infinitive-noun
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The phrase "To better understand grammar" modifies the verb "read" and tells us why she read the book from cover to cover. Therefore, it functions as an adverb.

Question 7

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets&#10;-(Her getting the award) seemed logical.&#10;A) participle&#10;B) gerund&#10;C) infinitive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

"Getting" is functioning as a noun in the sentence and is the subject of the verb "seemed," making it a gerund.

Question 8

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets
-(To better understand grammar), she read the book from cover to cover.

A) infinitive-adjective
B) infinitive-adverb
C) infinitive-noun
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets
-(To better understand grammar), she read the book from cover to cover.

A) infinitive-adjective
B) infinitive-adverb
C) infinitive-noun
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Wanting to teach English internationally" uses "Wanting" as a participle to describe Carmen's reason or motivation for pursuing a TESOL certificate.

Question 10

choose the type of verbal of each phrase between the brackets&#10;-She is (studying) to be a teacher.&#10;A) participle&#10;B) gerund&#10;C) infinitive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

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Deck 4: Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives