Question

Could you please check my answers? Thanks! 10. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.

All units will remain here for processing. (Points: 3)
subject direct object predicate nominative X object of a preposition 11. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
Becoming a doctor takes many years of study. (Points: 3) subject direct object X predicate nominative object of a preposition 12. Identify how each gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
The young actor�s purpose is playing her role convincingly.
(Points: 3) predicate nominative X object of a preposition subject direct object 13. Identify the infinitive or infinitive phrase. Are you ready to jog? (Points: 3) to jog 14. Write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
My family is able to take a short vacation. to vacation (Points: 3) 15. Write both the infinitive and the last word of the infinitive phrase.
To buy a newspaper, drop the coins into the slot. to newspaper (Points: 3) 16. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
To make a long story short, skip the part about the frog in the laundry. (Points: 3)
noun as subject noun as direct object X adjective adverb 17. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
The case to review is on the lawyer�s desk. (Points: 3) noun as subject X noun as predicate nominative adverb adjective 18. Identify how each infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence.
To play in the band is my dream. (Points: 3) noun as subject noun as predicate nominative X adjective adverb 19. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
If you want to do a fun dance, consider learning the polka.
(Points: 3) participial phrase gerund phrase X infinitive phrase none of the above 20. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Appearing around 1830, the polka originated in Bohemia.
(Points: 3) x gerund phrase participial phrase infinitive phrase none of the above 21. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Dancing up a storm is a good way to get exercise. (Points: 3) participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase x none of the above 22. Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word(s).
Having a good partner makes the polka even more fun.
(Points: 3) x participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase none of the above 23. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Suddenly, the toy animal sitting on the shelf fell over.
Contentedly, we watched the sun set and thought back on a wonderful day.
To speed the process, have correct change ready. x Creaking loudly on dented wheels, the little girl seemed quite proud to be pushing the cart through the grocery store.
24. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Finished with our lunch, the thought of dessert did not enter our minds.
To exit the program, simply press the escape key. Maintaining a steady speed, the fan now worked perfectly.
x Long, slender trees ranging from 20 to 30 feet stretched to the skies.
25. Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Points: 3)
Some people might not like a quiet life with few surprising events.
Learning to cook is well worth the time spent. To work in a library, you must pass a training course.
x Tired of waiting for someone to come to the door, I saw the cat lie down and go to sleep.

Answer 1

This response provides answers and explanations for the given exercises on identifying gerund and infinitive phrases.

10. In the sentence 'All units will remain here for processing,' the gerund phrase 'for processing' is used as the object of a preposition.

11. In the sentence 'Becoming a doctor takes many years of study,' the gerund phrase 'Becoming a doctor' is used as the subject.

12. In the sentence 'The young actor's purpose is playing her role convincingly,' the gerund phrase 'playing her role convincingly' is used as the predicate nominative.

13. The infinitive phrase in the sentence 'Are you ready to jog?' is 'to jog.'

14. The infinitive phrase in the sentence 'My family is able to take a short vacation' is 'to vacation.'

15. The infinitive phrase in the sentence 'To buy a newspaper, drop the coins into the slot' is 'to newspaper.'

16. In the sentence 'To make a long story short, skip the part about the frog in the laundry,' the infinitive phrase 'to make a long story short' is used as an adverb.

17. In the sentence 'The case to review is on the lawyer's desk,' the infinitive phrase 'to review' is used as a noun as the subject.

18. In the sentence 'To play in the band is my dream,' the infinitive phrase 'to play in the band' is used as a noun as the subject.

19. The underlined phrase 'to do a fun dance' in the sentence 'If you want to do a fun dance, consider learning the polka' is an infinitive phrase.

20. The underlined phrase 'Appearing around 1830' in the sentence 'Appearing around 1830, the polka originated in Bohemia' is a participle phrase.

21. The underlined phrase 'Dancing up a storm' in the sentence 'Dancing up a storm is a good way to get exercise' is a gerund phrase.

22. The underlined phrase 'Having a good partner' in the sentence 'Having a good partner makes the polka even more fun' is a participial phrase.

23. The sentence 'Creaking loudly on dented wheels, the little girl seemed quite proud to be pushing the cart through the grocery store' contains a misplaced modifier.

24. The sentence 'Long, slender trees ranging from 20 to 30 feet stretched to the skies' contains a misplaced modifier.

25. The sentence 'Tired of waiting for someone to come to the door, I saw the cat lie down and go to sleep' contains a misplaced modifier.