1. Choose the sentence that is incorrectly punctuated. (Points: 1)
   

Watching his ant farm, Gavin sat in front of the television.


Settling into his chair, Dad picked up the evening newspaper.


The dog, purchased from the local animal shelter, was now considered a member of the family.


The girl playing with the kitten is my younger sister.

1. Identify the word the participial phrase modifies.
   
   

Mrs. Gibson was beginning preparations for her son's birthday party, counting the number of guests on her list. (Points: 1)

Mrs. Gibson


preparations


son's


party.

1. Choose the answer that identifies the gerund.
   
   

I was just remembering that morning when the baby couldn't stop laughing at the puppies playing. (Points: 1)

morning


remembering


laughing


playing

1. Choose the answer that identifies the gerund phrase in the sentence.
   
   

Garth must have practiced giving that speech a dozen times before opening night. (Points: 1)

must have practiced


giving that speech


before opening night


opening night

1. Choose the answer that identifies how the gerund is used in the sentence.
   
   

Beginning with the first song, everyone listening was silent during her singing. (Points: 1)

direct object


predicate nominative


subject


object of a preposition

1. Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word in the sentence.
   
   

A solution to the problem was always waiting. (Points: 1)

participle


gerund


verb

1. Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word in the sentence.
   
   

After all these years, for me, a trip to the state fair remains exciting. (Points: 1)

participle


gerund


verb

1. Choose the answer that identifies the underlined word in the sentence.
   
   

The leading industry around here has always been shipping. (Points: 1)

participle


gerund


verb