Gerunds Practice

Gerunds Practice

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.1A, L.1.4C

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is a gerund formed?

Back

A gerund is formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence 'Shirley is excited about going to her friend's house this weekend,' what is the gerund?

Back

The gerund is 'going'.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of speech does a gerund function as in a sentence?

Back

A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the present participle?

Back

The present participle is the form of a verb that ends in -ing and is used in forming continuous tenses.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence? Provide an example.

Back

Yes, a gerund can be the subject of a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

Back

A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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