Identify each bolded word: G – Gerund, P – Participle, or I – Infinitive. The highlighted verbal phrases should help you to identify the correct verbal.
p 1. Karen’s confusing message did nothing to solve the mystery.
i 2. After playing the violin, Steve felt as if his world was perfect.
3. This popular game show offers its contestants a chance to be a millionaire.
4. Bill tried to warn them about the storm.
5. Swimming is good exercise.
6. Jim was a trained guide for the park.
7. The missing piece of paper was found yesterday.
8. After my hard work in the yard, I sat down to rest.
9. The artist enjoys sketching children’s portraits.
10. The scouts stopped to buy some supplies.
11. Writing a good novel is hard work.
12. My hobby is working in the garden.
13. The remaining students stayed after school and worked on their projects.
14. Specialized tools were needed to complete the construction.
15. Skateboarding is a cool sport for young people.
16. The frozen ice cream melted in the hot car.
17. In the morning, Jim got ready to run the race.
18. Preparing for the Georgia Milestones is important for success.
19. Ginger’s plan was to see a lawyer.
20. Fred’s arguing every call of the baseball game is getting on my nerves.
21. The marathon runner, pushed to the edge of endurance, collapsed at the finish line.
22. Is walking two times a week enough exercise?
23. Competing for a professional soccer team has always been my goal.
24. Sally asked me to text a message to her brother.
25. The broken wheel fell off of the bicycle.