English - Grammar Chapter 3 Review WS

Question 1

I look forward to SINGING CAROLS EVERY CHRISTMAS.

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Question 2

The children soon grew tired of PLAYING THE GAME.

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Question 3

TO BREAK THE SCHOOL RECORD FOR THE 50-METER DASH is one of Tyrone’s goals.

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Question 4

One of my household chores is TAKING OUT THE TRASH.

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Question 5

Dr. Bannerjee, KNOWN FOR HER SKILL AT SURGERY, performed the operation.

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Question 6

PUBLISHED IN 1998, the book remained on the bestseller list for nearly a year.

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Question 7

Helen wants TO SEE THE CIRCUS BEFORE IT LEAVES TOWN.

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Question 8

A successful project requires RESEARCHING THE TOPIC CAREFULLY

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noun

Question 9

Do you intend TO PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN?

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noun

Question 10

At the end of the summer, I will have saved enough money TO BUY A NEW STEREO.

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adverb

Question 11

RIDING ALONG THE BIKE TRAIL, Matthew spotted a coyote on the ridge.

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Question 12

This young woman teaches WATER-SKIING FOR BEGINNERS.

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adjective

Question 13

Someday Masud hopes TO PLAY THE CELLO WITH A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

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noun

Question 14

From the kitchen window we saw an armadillo BURROWING UNDER THE FENCE.

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adjective

Question 15

INTERRUPTING OTHERS is rude.

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noun

Question 16

The thought of SPEAKING TO THE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY frightens me a little.

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noun

Question 17

Hundreds of people were in line TO BUY TICKETS.

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adverb

Question 18

We certainly would not want TO RELIEVE THE EXPERIENCE

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Question 19

As I found out last summer, LIVING THROUGH A HURRICANE is a nerve-shattering experience!

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Question 20

The hurricane winds, REACHING SPEED SOF ONE HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR, pounded our town.

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Question 21

After WADING THROUGH ANKLE-DEEP WATER FOR A MILE, we took refuge in a school building.

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Question 22

The school building, SOLIDLY CONSTRUCTED OF BRICK AND STEEL, sustained little damage.

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Question 23

We were happy TO DISCOVER THAT EVERYONE HAD SURVIVED!

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Question 24

Have you ever tried TO PLAN A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY?

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Question 25

THROWING A BIRTHDAY PARTY is no small feat.

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Question 26

Last June, I planned a grand bash TO SURPRISE MY BROTHER.

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Question 27

My first problem was GATHERING A LIST OF HIS FRIENDS.

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Question 28

My brother was surprised by OUR SHOUTING, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

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Question 29

STUNNED FOR A MOMENT, he quickly recovered and began laughing wildly.

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