Questions 1–5: Identify the gerund or gerund phrase in the following sentences. (Remember that gerunds and gerund phrases are used as nouns.) 1. Racing is a popular amusement.

2. Collecting coins has proved to be a profitable hobby for many people.

3. My mother’s favorite exercise is digging in the garden.

4. By hooking the cars together, we pulled them out of the mud.

5. Exercising daily keeps your body in good tone.

Questions 6–11: Identify the infinitives in the following sentences If there’s no infinitive in the sentence, write no infinitive.

6. I want to drive a Volkswagen.

7. My friends have offered to help me with the driving.

8. We hope the trip to Canada will be pleasant.

9. To be there by the end of the month is our goal.

10. As you know, a trip to Niagara Falls is part of our plans.

11. Without a doubt, to travel helps in broadening a person’s experience.

Questions 12–15: Identify the noun clause in each of the following sentences.

12.The jury didn’t believe that the defendant was innocent.

13. What you have to do is find the most efficient way to solve the problem.

14. His parents didn’t understand why he wanted to leave the family farm and move to the big city.

15. Whoever solves the difficult problem facing the family will be regarded as a hero.