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English Grammar for Secretaries

This document contains an answer key for an English exam given in a course called "English for Secretaries Semester 1/2012" at Kasembundit University. It provides the correct identification of 15 participial phrases and gerund phrases found in sample sentences. The key was prepared by Aj Kris Premsuk for the Department of English for Communication at Kasembundit University.

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English Grammar for Secretaries

This document contains an answer key for an English exam given in a course called "English for Secretaries Semester 1/2012" at Kasembundit University. It provides the correct identification of 15 participial phrases and gerund phrases found in sample sentences. The key was prepared by Aj Kris Premsuk for the Department of English for Communication at Kasembundit University.

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EL319 English for Secretaries Semester 1/2012 Department of English for Communication Faculty of Liberal Arts, Kasembundit University

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Answer Key 2
1. The man sitting by the library door is waiting for his wife to finish her research. Correct answer: participial phrase modifies man 2. After reading the newspaper story, Josephine immediately called to volunteer. Correct answer: gerund phrase object of preposition (after) 3. My cooking rises to an art form. Correct answer: gerund subject 4. Four people watched the young acrobat teetering across the tightrope. Correct answer: participial phrase modifies acrobat 5. A major part of the Secret Service's job is protecting the President. Correct answer: gerund phrase subjective complement 6. He was bragging about winning all four races. Correct answer: gerund phrase object of preposition (about) 7. The Smiths appreciated our helping them paint the new house. Correct answer: gerund phrase direct object 8. Listening for the familiar "clicks," Jack fanned the Geiger counter over the field. Correct answer: participial phrase modifies Jack 9. Ernie's problem, being late for just about every appointment, resulted in his suspension at work. Correct answer: gerund phrase appositive 10. Bill's idea of fun is watching cartoons every Saturday morning. Correct answer: gerund phrase subjective complement 11. We enjoyed visiting the new museum. Correct answer: gerund phrase direct object 12. Ms. Jones had a valid excuse for coming to the party late. Correct answer: gerund phrase object of preposition (for) 13. Alex, staring intently through the binoculars, saw two red-headed woodpeckers. Correct answer: participial phrase modifies Alex 14. Lowering the interest rate can stimulate the economy. Correct answer: gerund phrase subject 15. The art collector gazed adoringly at his recent purchase: two drawings by Renoir. Correct answer: gerund phrase appositive

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