Adverbs
Underline the adverb in the sentence and draw an arrow to what it modifies.
A person who makes maps is usually called a cartographer.
Usually - is called
Identify the appositive.
Milton Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, became one of the first businessmen to produce chocolate that the average person could afford.
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company
Find the gerund phrase. Label its part of speech (S, DO, IO, PN, OP).
My sister considered quitting her job.
quitting her job - DO
Find the infinitive phrase.
Miguel's favorite meal to cook is Mac & Cheese.
to cook
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We got in trouble for goofing around.
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Letters document _____ the trials and challenges of everyday military life during the Civil War. (well)
Best
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After several failed attempts to start his own company, Hershey finally succeeded in starting his own caramel business, the Lancaster Caramel Company.
the Lancaster Caramel Company
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I was drinking coffee in a mug made of ceramic.
made of ceramic - mug
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Boiling water is the first step to making tea.
boiling water - S
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Museums displaying weaponry, clothing, and cooking utensils, _____ provide insight into the life of the Civil War soldier. (additionally)
additionally
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Now they use a digital device that transfers information to a computer.
Now - use
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The city of Xi'an the capital of Shaanxi province in China is home to the historic Terracotta Warriors.
Incorrect - Xi'an, the capital... China,
Find the gerund phrase. Label its part of speech (S, DO, IO, PN, OP).
The dog's worst habit is barking at visitors.
barking at visitors - PN
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Kelly went to the store to buy apples.
to buy
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Peter is a difficult guy to understand.
to understand
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Previously cartographers used pen and paper to make maps.
previously - used
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They couldn't believe it when the little boy stood up to John, the biggest bully in school.
the biggest bully in school
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Jack watched the sleeping giant as he crept by.
sleeping - giant
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Gwen made running daily her routine.
running daily - IO
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The Fortification of Xi'an one of the best preserved city walls in all of China is a popular place for tourists to ride bicycles.
Incorrect - Xi'an, one of... China,
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Because of having visited the sites of several significant Civil War battles, Joel has studied the Civil War _____ than World War I. (thoroughly)
More thoroughly
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The city is also home to the ancient landmark Fortifications of Xi'an.
Correct
The kindergarteners are learning to read.
to read
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The man standing by the tree seems suspicious.
standing by the tree - man
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Kaiah saw her best friend playing with a jump rope.
playing with a jump rope - friend