These sentences are correct:
10, 13, 14, 15, 23, 25
You didn't indicate any underlined words in 19, 20, 21, 22
The others are wrong.
These sites will give you a good review of the parts of speech and parts of a sentence.
http://facweb.furman.edu/~moakes/Powerwrite/partspeech.htm
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-list.htm
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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.
3 answers
10. Yes
11. No
12. No
13. Yes
14. Partly correct
15. Partly correct
16. No
17. No
18. No
19-22 Which are the underlined words?
23. Yes
24. No
25. Yes
11. No
12. No
13. Yes
14. Partly correct
15. Partly correct
16. No
17. No
18. No
19-22 Which are the underlined words?
23. Yes
24. No
25. Yes
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