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Exercise 4

Underline the verbal in each sentence and indicate whether it is a gerund (G), a participle (P) or an infinitive (I).

1. Jennifer’s goal was to graduate from the University of Houston-Victoria.
2. John’s favorite outdoor activity is skiing.
3. Going on a cruise and climbing Mt. Rushmore were Rachel’s summer vacation plans.
4. Dancing with the famous instructor, Dillon felt like a star.
5. Animals dumped in the streets often become a menace.
6. The girls love to swim at Julie’s house.
7. Watching the birds is one of Mr. Martin’s hobbies.
8. Janice, baking 10 cakes for the festival, accidentally burned one of them.
9. Working out daily should be an essential part of American life.
10. I have a book to return to the library.
    

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