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Chapter Exercises



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Question 1.

What is a verb form ending with -ing called?

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Question 2.

A verb form that begins with to is called what?

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Question 3.

Which sentence is in the correct form?

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Question 4.

Which sentence is in the correct form?

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Question 5.

Which of the following verbs may be followed by either an infinitive or a gerund?

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Question 6.

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To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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Question 7.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


Sneezing spreads colds.

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Question 8.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


He suggested taking the A train.

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Question 9.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


Just imagine being there!

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Question 10.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


He was concerning about swimming so soon after lunch.

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Question 11.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


Choosing the right health club is important.

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Question 12.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


Bill considered calling the president.

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Question 13.
Select the word that completes each sentence.


The salesman wanted me ________ the new car.

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Question 14.
Select the word that completes each sentence.


The jogger ________ in the park before sunset.

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Question 15.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


She was asked to manage the team.

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Question 16.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


We want everyone to smile.

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Question 17.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


He wanted to go to class.

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Question 18.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


She was told to prepare herself for the worst.

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Question 19.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


To choose a career wisely is important.

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Question 20.
Identify the underlined word or group of words in the following sentences as a gerund, infinitive, past participle, or present participle.


He was known to threaten his neighbors.

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