Honors+Verbal+Worksheet+1


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Identifying Verbals.

Directions:** Underline the verbal in each sentence and then identify whether it is a gerund, infinitive, or participle in the space following each sentence.

1. To tell the truth, our team almost lost.

2. The prisoner carrying the heaviest load toppled forward.

3. Hal wanted to open the present.

4. He escaped by swimming rapidly.

5. The telephone operator, very confused by my request, suggested that I place the call later.

6. The work to be done overwhelms me.

7. Borrowing money is a mistake.

8. Although you might disagree, choosing a major is important.

9. Even though she complains about her job, Molly likes to do her work.

10. Vito uses my garage for storing his auto parts; I just hope those are the only parts he is storing.