Phrases

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Differentiate the given phrase to either be a gerund, participle, infinitive, appositive, or preposition.

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1.

The three of us divvied up the remaining containers of chocolate pudding.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
2.

My brother, a clown by profession, works all weekend at parties and gatherings.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
3.

To conclude tonight's program, our cheif of staff would like to say a few words.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
4.

Wanting to save money, Lysbeth spent the morning clipping and filing coupons.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
5.

Marybeth dreams about becoming a NASA astronaut.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
6.

The plumber was unable to finish the difficult job in one day.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
7.

Excusing the boys for their rude and reckless behavior was not an option.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
8.

Pygmalion is by George Shaw, one of my favorite playwrights.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
9.

My dog is so scared of storms that she runs and hides under the sofa or behind my desk whenever it rains.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
10.

Excersizing is a good reliever.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
11.

San Francisco is a bustling city in California.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
12.

We will cover much of the material, depending on our time limitations.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
13.

John went to college with the dream to study engineering.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
14.

Bowser, the dog with sharp teeth, is coming around the corner.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
15.

Francis found her lost sneakers behind the sofa in the living room.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
16.

The store around the corner is painting its interior.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
17.

"Blinded by the light, revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night"- Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
18.

Walking the dog is not my favorite task.
- A.
  
  Gerund
- B.
  
  Participle
- C.
  
  Appositive
- D.
  
  Infinitive
- E.
  
  Preposition
19.

Men often say on their profiles that they like to go walking in the sand on a beach; beware, for this is only so that men can get the ladies.
- A.
  
  Preposition/infinitive
- B.
  
  Appositive/participle
- C.
  
  Preposition/gerund
- D.
  
  Preposition/appositive
- E.
  
  Infinitive/gerund
20.

To get to our house, drive south on Main Street, turn right onto Webster Drive, and park two houses from the corner.

Discuss
- A.
  
  Infinitive/infinitive/preposition
- B.
  
  Preposition/participial/preposition
- C.
  
  Infinitive/preposition/preposition
- D.
  
  Preposition/preposition/preposition
- E.
  
  Preposition/infinitive/preposition
21.

Skirt twirling, our professor, an obnoxiously foolish woman, made the mistake of trying to dance, embarassing herself in front of her class.
- A.
  
  Absolute/appositive/participle/gerund/prepositional
- B.
  
  Absolute/appositive/gerund/participle/prepositional
- C.
  
  Preposition/appositive/infinitive/participle/prepositional
- D.
  
  Absolute/infinitive/gerund/participle/prepositional

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