Question

Determine whether the underlined word is a participle or a verb for questions 1–3.
1. The questioning reporter inquired about the cause of the fire.
(1 point)
participle
verb
2. The paramedic discarded her dirty gloves. (1 point)
participle
verb
3. That couple had been camping near the man.
(1 point)
participle
verb
Determine whether the underlined word is a participle or a gerund for questions 4–6.
4. Meg took a cooking class to improve her culinary skills.
(1 point)
participle
gerund
5. If you’re good at swimming, you could be a lifeguard at the beach.
(1 point)
participle
gerund
6. Can you get paid for reading? (1 point)
participle
gerund
Determine whether the undelined word is an infinitive phrase or a prepositional phrase for questions 7–9.
7. I like to spend time at the public library.
(1 point)
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase
8. Many go to the library to find rare magazines and academic journals. (1 point)
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase
9. To research a topic, I use the reference section.
(1 point)
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase
Determine the type of verbal and how it is used in the sentence for question 10.
10. Carmen enjoys learning about different cultures in South America.
(1 point)
participle used as an adjective
gerund used as a direct object
infinitive used as an adverb