Gerunds Practice
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a gerund?
Back
A gerund looks like a verb but is used as a noun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Becoming a doctor takes years of serious study.'
Back
The subject is 'becoming'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Becoming a doctor takes years of serious study.'?
Back
The gerund 'becoming' is used as the subject.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the gerund in the sentence: 'Charlie wants to write an essay about the art of playing video games.'?
Back
The gerund is 'playing'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Marie's favorite event is swimming.'?
Back
The gerund 'swimming' is used as a predicate noun.
6.
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 phrase.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a gerund used in a sentence.
Back
Swimming is my favorite hobby.
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