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In the sentence, “She ran with surprising speed,” the italicized phrase is a(n)…

A. Adjective Phrase
B. Adverb Phrase ✓
C. Noun Phrase
D. Prepositional Phrase functioning as an adjective
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What type of phrase is To become a successful engineer in the sentence, “To become a successful engineer requires immense dedication”?

A. Infinitive Phrase (as an adverb)
B. Infinitive Phrase (as a noun/subject) ✓
C. Gerund Phrase
D. Participle Phrase
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Identify the type of phrase italicized in the sentence: “He is a man of great principle.”

A. Noun Phrase
B. Adverb Phrase
C. Adjective Phrase ✓
D. Prepositional Phrase used as a verb
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Which of the following cannot be a function of a gerund phrase?

A. Subject
B. Direct Object
C. Appositive
D. Adverb ✓
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A possessive noun or pronoun (e.g., my, his, student’s) should be used before a gerund phrase to show ownership. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A. I appreciate you helping me.
B. I appreciate your helping me. ✓
C. I appreciate you to help me.
D. I appreciate that you help me.
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“I have no excuse for arriving late to the meeting.” The gerund phrase is…

A. arriving late to the meeting ✓
B. I have no excuse
C. for arriving late
D. to the meeting
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Which sentence contains a gerund phrase?

A. The crying baby needs his mother.
B. He is crying because he is hungry.
C. Crying over spilled milk won't help. ✓
D. The baby, crying loudly, was picked up.
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“His biggest mistake was not checking his work carefully.” The gerund phrase functions as a…

A. subject
B. object
C. subject complement ✓
D. appositive
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What is the difference between a gerund phrase and a present participle phrase?

A. No difference
B. A gerund phrase acts as a noun; a participle phrase acts as an adjective. ✓
C. A gerund phrase has a past form; a participle phrase does not.
D. A gerund phrase acts as an adjective; a participle phrase acts as a noun.
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Identify the sentence where the gerund phrase is the object of a preposition.

A. My favorite hobby is reading novels.
B. I am tired of arguing with you. ✓
C. She dislikes waking up early.
D. Traveling the world is his dream.
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