Verbals

Hit with the baseball, the windwon shattered into tiny shards of glass.

Does the participial phrase correctly modify its noun? Being a lover of art, museum visits are boring to me.

Function of the gerund phrase? Eating properly is a good way to stay healthy.

Does the participial phrase correctly modify its noun? Covered with glaze, the instructor put the pot into the kiln.

Gerund, participle, or verb? My brother was playing an original song on his electric guitar.

What is the participial? Amazed by animals, the boys enjoyed going to the zoo.

Function of the gerund phrase? The coach demonstrated pitching the ball.

Function of the gerund phrase? Getting exercise everyday is important.

Having been given a second chance, I recited the speech perfectly.

Gerund, participle, or verb? The crowd cheerd the boy's reaching the finish line.

My aunt, dressed in her comfortable old apron, cooked a feast.

What is the participial adjective? Little light filters through the swaying trees of the canopy.

Does the participial phrase correctly modify its noun? I know many techniques, having taken art classes at the museum.

Cheering loudly, the fans watched the team score its third touchdown.

Function of the gerund phrase? A good way to exercise is walking to school.

Function of the gerund phrase? The team practices a new skill, sliding safely into base, everyday.

What does the participle modify? Groups works to end the growing threat of fire and criminal activity.

Gerund, participle, or verb? Playing volleyball can improve hand-eye coordination.

What does the participle modify? The conductor quieted the waiting audience.

Identify the gerund. Fishing is Dad's favorite activity when he is outdoors.

______________ lending me this book will save me a purchase on Amazon.

What is the participle? Chirping squirrel monkeys swing from branches overhead.

What is the participial adjective? One-third of the world's required oxygen supply comes from the rain forest.

Gerund, participle, or verb? Playing his new video game, Josephy waited for his mom to come home.

________ visiting Japan was the family's decision.

The river, surging through the tiny town, was dangerously high.

What is the participial adjective? Many surviving species receive the protection of local laws.

Function of the gerund phrase? Our teams best strategy, hitting home-runs, has helped us win many games.

Does the participial phrase correctly modify its noun? Having seen van Gogh's painting Sunflowers, a copy is in my house

What does the participle modify? All people must reamin focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Function of the gerund phrase? My favorite free-time activity is sleeping.

Our tour was more informative because of ______ recalling details from the guidebook.

What does the participle modify? Filled with meats, cheeses, or fruit, pies are a popular dish in United Kingdom.

Identify the gerund. Building a fire can be dangerous.

Function of the gerund phrase? Jorge exercises by swimming every day.

Function of the gerund phrase? Mike enjoys watching baseball on the weekends.

What is the participle? Slithering snakes hunt for food.

Identify the gerund. Singing songs remains our favorite activity.

Does the participial phrase correctly modify its noun? Having worked hard on the project, I was disappointed in the pot

Function of the gerund phrase? Cara and Anna had dinner after shopping for school supplies.

The parrot, having been taught to speak, mimicked everyone.