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Verbals Quiz, T/F And Multiple Choice - Quiz

Combination of true/false and multiple choice questions on verbals

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1.

"To the right" is an infinitive verbal in the following sentence:She said to me that I should turn to the right.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false. "To the right" is not an infinitive verbal in the sentence. Instead, it is a prepositional phrase that functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about the direction in which the subject should turn. An infinitive verbal would be in the form "to + verb" and would function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. In this sentence, there is no infinitive verbal present.

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In the following sentence, "to consider" is an infinitive verbal:She said, "It often takes me a rather long time to consider that dating requests of handsome young gentlemen with criminal backgrounds."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given sentence contains the phrase "to consider," which functions as an infinitive verbal. Infinitives are verb forms that typically begin with "to" and are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. In this case, "to consider" is used as a noun and serves as the direct object of the verb "takes." It indicates the action of considering dating requests. Therefore, the statement is true.

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In the following sentence, "to annoy" is an infinitive:It never ceased to annoy her to create meaningful grammar exams while her lovely husband watches interesting and loud movies in the next room.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The sentence includes the phrase "to annoy," which functions as an infinitive. Infinitives are verb forms that typically begin with the word "to" and are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. In this case, "to annoy" is used as an adverbial infinitive, indicating the purpose or intention of the action "ceased." Therefore, the statement is true.

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4.

When is the word walking a verbal (gerund) in the following sentence?
- A.
  
  Susan is walking her dog.
- B.
  
  Walking down the hill, Biff tripped and gashed open his lip.
- C.
  
  Nordic walking is a crazy-good ab workout.
- D.
  
  Biff is walking more carefully these days.
Correct Answer
C. Nordic walking is a crazy-good ab workout.

Explanation
The word "walking" is a verbal (gerund) in the sentence "Nordic walking is a crazy-good ab workout." This is because "walking" is functioning as a noun in this sentence, specifically as the subject of the sentence. It is referring to the activity of Nordic walking, which is being described as a good ab workout.

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Name the verbal (gerund) in the following sentence:Fishing is an activity that promotes family togetherness.
- A.
  
  Togetherness
- B.
  
  Activity
- C.
  
  Is
- D.
  
  Fishing
Correct Answer
D. Fishing

Explanation
In the given sentence, "fishing" is the verbal (gerund). A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun, and in this case, "fishing" is used as the subject of the sentence. It represents the activity of fishing and is the action that promotes family togetherness.

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Name the verbal (gerund) in the following:Doing good is becoming her main motivation, not earning money.
- A.
  
  Good
- B.
  
  Becoming
- C.
  
  Doing
- D.
  
  Earning
Correct Answer
C. Doing

Explanation
The verbal (gerund) in the given sentence is "doing". This is because "doing" functions as a noun in the sentence, representing the action or activity of performing good deeds. It is the subject of the sentence and is followed by the linking verb "is".

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Name the infinitive in the following sentence:She likes to swim to the shore while humming a tune.
- A.
  
  Likes
- B.
  
  To swim
- C.
  
  Humming
- D.
  
  To the shore
Correct Answer
B. To swim

Explanation
The infinitive in the given sentence is "to swim". It is the base form of the verb "swim" and is used after the verb "likes" to show the action that the subject enjoys or prefers.

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What is the participle in the following sentence?The adoring famished children only wanted to be allowed to eat some food.
- A.
  
  Adoring
- B.
  
  Famished
- C.
  
  Wanted
- D.
  
  Allowed
Correct Answer
B. Famished

Explanation
The participle in the given sentence is "famished." A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective, describing or modifying a noun. In this case, "famished" describes the children, indicating that they are extremely hungry.

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What is the participle in the following sentence? The depraved movie distracted the dedicated teacher.
- A.
  
  Movie
- B.
  
  Distracted
- C.
  
  Dedicated
- D.
  
  Depraved
- E.
  
  Both C and D
Correct Answer
D. Depraved

Explanation
In the sentence "The depraved movie distracted the dedicated teacher," the participles are dedicated and depraved. Both words are adjectives derived from verbs, modifying the nouns "teacher" and "movie" respectively. However, if you are looking for just one participle, it depends on the specific focus. For example, "dedicated" modifies "teacher," and "depraved" modifies "movie." Both function as adjectives in this context.

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Verbals Quiz, T/F And Multiple Choice

"To the right" is an infinitive verbal in the following sentence:She said to me that I should turn to the right.

In the following sentence, "to consider" is an infinitive verbal:She said, "It often takes me a rather long time to consider that dating requests of handsome young gentlemen with criminal backgrounds."

In the following sentence, "to annoy" is an infinitive:It never ceased to annoy her to create meaningful grammar exams while her lovely husband watches interesting and loud movies in the next room.

When is the word walking a verbal (gerund) in the following sentence?

Name the verbal (gerund) in the following sentence:Fishing is an activity that promotes family togetherness.

Name the verbal (gerund) in the following:Doing good is becoming her main motivation, not earning money.

Name the infinitive in the following sentence:She likes to swim to the shore while humming a tune.

What is the participle in the following sentence?The adoring famished children only wanted to be allowed to eat some food.

What is the participle in the following sentence? The depraved movie distracted the dedicated teacher.