Gerund and Participial Phrases

Question 1

Mom loves growing all sorts of vegetables in her backyard.

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Question 2

Oliver enjoys watching soccer matches.

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Question 3

Meeting their ultimate football hero left the fans spellbound.

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Question 4

Writing a personal thank-you note makes a huge impact.

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Question 5

Basking in the sunshine on a warm spring day feels like heaven.

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Question 6

Swimming in a river or the sea is so much more fun.

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Question 7

Aiming to reach the stars is a matter of will.

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Question 8

Parents love watching their little ones grow into responsible adults.

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Question 9

Terrified by the series of events, the child sat on the ground and wept.

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Question 10

We should help to rebuild houses destroyed by the storm.

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Question 11

Relaxing with a good work of fiction is Cathy's idea of a holiday.

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Question 12

Be mindful of the people sitting over there.

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Question 13

Attempting various extreme sports makes Dan the happiest.

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Question 14

Books placed onto the cart will be put back when the library closes at 5:00 p.m.

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Question 15

My coffee mug, chipped from years of use, still means a great deal to me.

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Question 16

Wearing a lei around her neck, the hula dancer moved to the rhythms of the ukulele.

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