Verbal phrases 1

One phrase is underlined in each sentence. Choose the option that correctly identifies the type of phrase as participial, gerund, infinitive, or prepositional.

For help with this exercise, see Verbal phrases.

Example

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Question

undefined. Driving through South Carolina, we saw kudzu growing out of control along the roadside.
◯ Participial phrase
◯ Gerund phrase
◯ Infinitive phrase
◯ Prepositional phrase
Verbal phrases 1 – 1

2 of 5

Question

undefined. Some people now use a patch to repel mosquitoes.
◯ Participial phrase
◯ Gerund phrase
◯ Infinitive phrase
◯ Prepositional phrase
Verbal phrases 1 – 2

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Question

undefined. We helped the schoolchildren find their way to the station.
◯ Participial phrase
◯ Gerund phrase
◯ Infinitive phrase
◯ Prepositional phrase
Verbal phrases 1 – 3

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Question

undefined. Painting requires the ability to keep a steady hand.
◯ Participial phrase
◯ Gerund phrase
◯ Infinitive phrase
◯ Prepositional phrase
Verbal phrases 1 – 4

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Question

undefined. My father could not see a weed without pulling it out of the ground.
◯ Participial phrase
◯ Gerund phrase
◯ Infinitive phrase
◯ Prepositional phrase
Verbal phrases 1 – 5