Gerunds & Gerund Phrases

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A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.

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noun

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Identify the gerund. The nagging child was punished for destroying his toys.

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destroying

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Identify the gerund. The rising start was renown for her brilliant acting.

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acting

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Identify the gerund. The billing department contracted the employees' willing consent in writing.

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writing

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Identify the gerund(s). For most birds, flying is a way to escape terrifying predators.

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flying

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Identify the gerund Many of the laughing students grumble about the ear-splitting singing.

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singing

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Identify the gerund phrase. Ethan was narrowly avoiding driving off the cliff.

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driving off the cliff

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Identify the gerund phrase. The frowning artist was thinking of painting my house.

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painting my house

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Identify the gerund phrase. We were noticing people's character by their way of eating jelly beans.

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eating jelly beans

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Identify the gerund phrase. We're going to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

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changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace