Infinitives & Gerunds
What do you call the form of a verb that starts with "to" and can replace a noun?
An infinitive
Choose the correct participle adjective: "The _____ (interest) book kept me awake all night."
Identify the voice (active or passive voice) in this sentence: The artist paints the picture.
Active Voice (Subject - Verb - Complement)
Fill in the blank with the correct relative pronoun: "The artist ____ painted this portrait is very famous."
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
Identify the gerund in this sentence: "Painting is my favorite hobby in the world."
Painting.
Boring.
Rewrite this sentence in the passive: "The curator arranged the painting on the wall."
The paintings were arranged on the wall by the curator.
Combine these sentences using a relative pronoun: "The painting is in the museum. It was created in the 18th century."
The painting that was created in the 18th century is in the museum.
OR
The painting which was created in the 18th century is in the museum.
What does TBEAR stand for?
Thesis, Background, Evidence, Analysis and Return to Thesis (can give answers with similar meanings).
In the sentence "I moved to New York to study acting?" what is the purpose of the infinitive?
To show purpose.
Fill in the blanks: "The _____ (excite) child opened the _____ (amaze) gift with delight."
Choose the correct option to complete the passive sentence: "The gallery ____ (decorate) with famous artworks last year."
The gallery was decorated with famous artworks last year.
Explain why the relative pronoun whose is used in this sentence: "The artist whose work is displayed here specializes in modern sculpture."
To show possession of the work.
What are the names of Hector's nephews?
Andres and Julian
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive?
a) I enjoy to dance.
b) He promised to call.
c) She avoided to swim.
b) He promised to call.
What is the syllable structure of a haiku?
5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second line and 5 syllables in the last line.
Change this sentence into the active voice: "The exhibition was visited by hundreds of people."
Identify and correct the mistake in this sentence: "The painting, that hangs over the main gallery, was donated by a famous collector."
'That' should be replaced with 'which' because it is a non-defining relative clause.
ie. "The painting, which hangs over the main gallery, was donated by a famous collector."
Where can you find all the slideshows (diapos) and information related to the course?
Rewrite the following sentence: "She enjoys to cook meals for her family."
"She enjoys cooking meals for her family."
Choose the correct participle adjectives to complete the sentence: "The _____ (confuse) explanation left the students _____ (confuse)."
The confusing explanation left the students confused.
Turn this sentence into the passive voice: "The team carefully placed the sculptures to create a modern look."
"The sculptures were carefully placed by the team to create a modern look."
Identify and provide the relative pronouns to complete this sentence: "The artist, ____ has won many awards and ____ paintings are displayed in the modern wing, will give a talk tomorrow."
The artist, who has won many awards and whose paintings are displayed in the modern wing, will give a talk tomorrow.
What is the difference between AI machines and humans when it comes to art?
Humans express themselves through art, whereas robots, AI and machines do not experience emotions.