exam 2

Question 1

What is a gerund?

Answer 1

A nonfinite verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun or object in the sentence.

Question 2

Gerund Example

Answer 2

She will teach us dancing techniques.

Question 3

What is an inverted indirect object?

Answer 3

An indirect object that comes before the direct object.

Question 4

Inverted Indirect Object Example

Answer 4

Chloe built Kaylee a house.

Question 5

Example of a Non-Finite Verb Phrase

Answer 5

Austin loves to play soccer.

Question 6

What is a dangling modifier?

Answer 6

When the phrase doesn’t apply to the word it is modifying.

Question 7

What is the concept of case in English?

Answer 7

Cases change and clarify the possession and meaning of a sentence.

Question 8

What is confusing about universal pronouns?

Answer 8

Universal pronouns are most of the time singular, but we use them as plural forms.

Question 9

Present Progressive Tense

Answer 9

Describes an action that is being done right now. Example: They are sleeping right now.