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Chapter Exercises


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Question 1
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What is a verb form ending with -ing called?
 
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Question 2
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A verb form that begins with to is called what?
 
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Question 3
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Which sentence is in the correct form?
 
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Question 4
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Which sentence is in the correct form?
 
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Question 5
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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
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Open Hint for Question 7 in a new window		 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
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He suggested taking the A train.
 
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Question 9
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Just imagine being there!
 
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Question 10
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Open Hint for Question 10 in a new window		 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
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Choosing the right health club is important.
 
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Question 12
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Bill considered calling the president.
 
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Question 13
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The salesman wanted me ________ the new car.
 
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Question 14
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The jogger ________ in the park before sunset.
 
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Question 15
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Open Hint for Question 15 in a new window		 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
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We want everyone to smile.
 
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Question 17
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Open Hint for Question 17 in a new window		 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
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She was told to prepare herself for the worst.
 
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Question 19
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To choose a career wisely is important.
 
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Question 20
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He was known to threaten his neighbors.
 
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