Gerunds

Gerunds

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys swimming in the ocean.'

Back

swimming

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the correct gerund: 'I love             to the music.' (Options: dancing, to dance)

Back

dancing

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

Back

A gerund acts as a noun in a sentence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

Back

Running

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank with a gerund: 'He is interested in             new languages.' (Options: learning, to learn)

Back

learning

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.

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