GOAL English Introduction to Grammar

Test 3 (Part 2) Lessons 6 & 7 Practice Ex. 3

Verb Phrases 3 (includes Verb Infinitives)

Directions: Underline all the verb phrases in the sentences below. Circle the verb infinitives (to + action as shown shaded in the example below.)
The football player had tried to catch the ball before he was tackled. (Be careful of to + people or places where to functions as a preposition - refer to Lesson 3.)

Example:

1. Julia will have to walk to kindergarten in the fall. 2. Suduko number puzzles can be a great way to exercise your brain. 3. What time does Dan plan to take Grandma to the grocery store? 4. Angela likes to work in her garden, so she can give flowers to her friends. 5. After Andy had climbed to the top of the ladder, he worked to attach the paint can securely before starting to paint the house. 6. They had decided to travel by airplane for their trip to San Diego. 7. The dog would have liked to play at the dog park, but no one wanted to take him there in the hot weather. 8. Saturdays are often set aside to clean the house and to run errands. 9. Bob had shopped for a long time before he decided to buy the new red car. 10. What time is Ben required to arrive at the airport so he can fly to Seattle?
Stop here and check your work.

11. Checking your blood pressure can be the best way to monitor your hearts health. 12. When Dad decides to rake the leaves, the rest of the family will be expected to help. 13. In Green Bay, fans will continue to crowd into Lambeau Field even on a snowy day. 14. Watching five-year-olds playing soccer can be a very entertaining way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 15. Nancy had hoped to represent the culinary club at the baking competition until her cake burst into flames. 16. The women of the Whitehall family have always loved to shop all day on the day after Thanksgiving. 17. The new grandparents could hardly wait to hold their new granddaughter. 18. The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things... is a line from a Lewis Carroll poem. 19. Juanita has worked at the bank for three years to pay off her college tuition bill. 20. I have always tried to arrive at my appointments on time.
Check your work.
Copyright 2007 FVTC GOAL English Department. Created by jbootz 1/1/07 8/11/07

GOAL English Introduction to Grammar Directions:

Test 3 (Part 2) Lessons 6 & 7 Practice Ex. 3

Verb Phrases 3 (includes Verb Infinitives) - KEY

Underline all the verb phrases in the sentences below. Circle the verb infinitives (to + action as shown shaded in the example below.) The football player had tried to catch the ball before he was tackled. (Be careful of to + people or places where to functions as a preposition - refer to Lesson 3.)

Example:

1. Julia will have to walk to kindergarten in the fall. 2. Suduko number puzzles can be a great way to exercise your brain. 3. What time does Dan plan to take Grandma to the grocery store? 4. Angela likes to work in her garden, so she can give flowers to her friends. 5. After Andy had climbed to the top of the ladder, he worked to attach the paint can securely before starting to paint the house. 6. They had decided to travel by airplane for their trip to San Diego. 7. The dog would have liked to play at the dog park, but no one wanted to take him there in the hot weather. 8. Saturdays are often set aside to clean the house and to run errands. 9. Bob had shopped for a long time before he decided to buy the new red car. 10. What time is Ben required to arrive at the airport, so he can fly to Seattle?
Stop here and check your work. 11. Checking your blood pressure can be the best way to monitor your hearts health. 12. When Dad decides to rake the leaves, the rest of the family will be expected to help. 13. In Green Bay, fans will continue to crowd into Lambeau Field even on a snowy day. 14. Watching five-year-olds playing soccer can be a very entertaining way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 15. Nancy had hoped to represent the Culinary Club at the baking competition until her cake burst into flames. 16. The women of the Whitehall family have always loved to shop all day on the day after Thanksgiving. 17. The new grandparents could hardly wait to hold their new granddaughter. 18. The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things... is a line from a Lewis Carroll poem. 19. Juanita has worked at the bank for three years to pay her college tuition bill. 20. I have always tried to arrive at my appointments on time.
Copyright 2007 FVTC GOAL English Department. Created by jbootz 1/1/07 8/11/07