1. 8 th Grade English Miss Padgett 2 nd Nine Weeks

2. DOL #1~ October 22, 2013 1. Fredrick has rescued the trembling cat. 2. Everyone has wondered what the great detective was thinking. Underline each participle. Write present or past in parentheses at the end of the sentences.

3. DOL#2~ October 23, 2013 Underline each participle phrase. 1. Urged on by the fans, the basketball team began its comeback. 2. The tall man wearing the gray suit is a judge.

4. DOL#3~ October 24, 2013 Underline each gerund phrase and circle the gerund. 1. One way people share good times is by observing holidays together. 2. Flying in a storm takes practice.

5. DOL#4~ October 25, 2013 Underline the gerund phrase in the sentences and circle the gerund. 1. Our neighbor, Mr. Frankenstein enjoys seeing his sons on Father’s Day. 2. June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

6. DOL#5~ October 28, 2013 Underline the gerund phrase in the sentences and circle the gerund. 1. Signaling the end of summer, Labor Day comes at the start of September. 2. This holiday is also an occasion for honoring the nation’s workers.

7. DOL#6~ October 29, 2013 Underline the infinitive phrase and circle the infinitive. 1. Everyone would like to get good grades. 2. How are those tiny butterflies able to fly all the way to South America?

8. DOL#7~ October 30, 2013 Underline the infinitive phrase and circle the infinitive. 1. Ralpie hadn’t even learned to turn on the computer. 2. Please don’t forget to water the flamingo plants while I’m gone.

9. DOL#8~ November 4, 2013 Underline the infinitive phrase and circle the infinitive. 1. My sister is teaching me to play hockey. 2. Do you like to eat Japanese food?

10. DOL#9~ November 5, 2013 Underline the participle and identify it as present or past. 1. The robin was singing in the tree. 2. Blake has tossed the water balloon. 3. Frankie should have looked at the price tag first.

11. DOL#10 ~ November 6, 2013 Underline the gerund phrase in the sentences and circle the gerund. Playing jokes on people seems like a strange way to celebrate a holiday. However, exchanging gag gifts was a custom in France that grew into our April Fool’s Day.

12. DOL#11~ November 7, 2013 Underline the infinitive phrase and circle the infinitive. 1. I know how to fix the car so that we can go shopping. 2. To take a cruise in the Caribbean would be fun.

13. DOL#12 ~ November 8, 2013 Underline the participle and identify it as present or past. 1. The crowd was cheering in the stands. 2. Josh has passed the football to another player.