The phrase has been coloured in each sentence. Identify it as prepositional, participial
gerund or infinitive.
1. Hoping for a miracle, the doctors continued the surgery.
2. Our boss supports donating time to charity.
3. Melanie hoped to find a cure for the disease, but she tried to be realistic.
4. After the banquet, the cooks will take a well-deserved break.
5. Christopher is hoping for a change to play pool with his uncle.
6. The dog that David chose from the litter seems to be healthy.
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1. Steven’s book, which made Oprah’s Book Club this month, is not in any stores.
a. prepositional phrase b. participial phrase c. gerund phrase d. infinitive phrase
2. While preparing for the speech, Joe couldn’t help but worry about his entrance.
a. prepositional phrase b. participial phrase c. gerund phrase d. infinitive phrase
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