Identify each italicized word or phrase. Above it write $P$ for participle, prep. for preposition, $G$ for gerund, or $I$ for infinitive.

To Invest in real estate requires taking a financial risk.

Underline each participle, participial phrase, or verb phrase. Write adj. if it functions as an adjective or $V$ if it functions as a verb.

Mr. Munson has studied the stock market for several years.

Underline each infinitive and infinitive phrase.

One thing he wants to point out to his readers is the importance of learning to identify properly any plant included in your diet.

Identify the italicized word or phrase. Write $P$ for participle, $G$ for gerund, or $I$ for infinitive.

The high school awards banquet, followed by a dance, will be held at the American Legion Hall this year.

Draw one line under each simple subject. Draw two lines under each simple predicate. Circle each phrase used as a modifier.

The day started with the ringing telephone.

Underline each prepositional phrase.

The winning points were scored when the ball dropped through the hoop just before the final whistle.

Underline each absolute phrase.

We plan to move to a larger city, career opportunities being rare here.

Underline each gerund and gerund phrase.

Zero gravity conditions are good for producing some medicines and other products.

Underline each absolute phrase.

We plan to move to a larger city, career opportunities being rare here.

Underline each infinitive and infinitive phrase.

William has a contract to write a book about edible wild plants.

Underline each gerund and gerund phrase.

Space colonies will have special areas for raising food crops.

Identify each italicized word or phrase. Above it write $P$ for participle, prep. for preposition, $G$ for gerund, or $I$ for infinitive.

We said good-bye and promised to meet at the rink tomorrow.

Underline each prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word it modifies.

Periods of silence can be quite comfortable between good friends.

Underline each prepositional phrase.

There was an ice storm yesterday followed by a snowstorn during the night.