Verbals Review Activity

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What is the gerund in the following sentence?

Our plan for winning next year is advertising on television.

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What is the gerund in the following sentence?

His belief, getting to sleep early, helped him while he was in college.

Multiple Choice

What is the gerund for the sentence: Running is my favorite form of exercise.

• Running

• is

• my favorite form

• of exercise

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What is the gerund in the following sentence?

The admiral's objective was capturing the renegade raiding ship.

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What is the gerund in this sentence?

Athletes maintain endurance by running.

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What is the gerund for the sentence: Joan was punished for cheating.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that has the gerund after prepositions.

• I love listening to music.

• I'm interested in fashion.

• She's worried about playing the guitar.

• Reading books is one of my favorite activities.

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is the word "cheating"?

• subject

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

• direct object

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Can you spot the gerund in this sentence?

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is the word "swimming"?

• subject

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

• direct object

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: The team practiced running on Friday.

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What is the gerund phrase?

Another thing that makes a difference is shutting down your computer at night.

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is the word “reading”?

• subject

• object

• predicate nominative

• verb

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: They called my playing brilliant.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: We gave our consent in writing.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: For most birds, flying is a way to escape predators.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: Her singing is hurting my ears.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: Painting is a way to express my creativity.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: I enjoy making cakes for my family members' birthdays.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: I will raise money for the football team by healping with the bake sale.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

Multiple Choice

What type of gerund according to function is in this sentence: Relaxing in a hammock is one of my favortite things to do during the holidays.

• subject

• subject complement

• direct object

• object of the preposition

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What is the gerund?

Studying is necessary in order to learn.

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Flying in a storm takes practice.

Identify the gerund phrase.

Match

Match the following

• The smiling child waved good bye.

• The running dog chased the ball.

• The broken vase lay on the floor.

as adjective

as present participle

as past participle

• as adjective

• as present participle

• as past participle

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: The jumping frog landed on her lap.
What type of participle is “jumping” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: The mother barely caught the crawling baby before he went into the street.

What type of participle is “crawling” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: Paul bought a new climbing gear.

What type of participle is “climbing” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: The book's worn pages revealed Elena's love for rereading her favorite adventure story.

What type of participle is “worn” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: The dripping faucet in the laboratory torments Kendall every day while she works.

What type of participle is “dripping” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: Elected in a landslide, Governor Jack celebrated her victory witth friends and family.

What type of participle is “elected” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Multiple Choice

What type of participle is in the sentence: Each afternoon, Cassie savors one piece from her chocolate stash stored in her refrigerator.

What type of participle is “stored” in the sentence?

• Past participle used as a noun

• Present participle used as an adjective

• Present participle used as a verb

• Past participle used as an adjective

Match

Match the following

• To learn is essential for personal growth.

• I have a book to read during my vacation.

• She exercises daily to stay healthy.

as a noun

as an adjective

as an adverb

• as a noun

• as an adjective

• as an adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: In our evening classes, we learn to cook.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to cook” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Object of the Preposition — noun

• Adjective modifying “classes” — adjective

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Veronica bought a new bicycle to ride.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to ride” in the sentence?

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “bicycle” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

• Subject — noun

Multiple Choice

Sentence: To win, they need just one more touchdown.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to win” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “touchdown” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Darius ran down the block to catch the bus.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to catch” in the sentence?

• Direct Object — noun

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

• Adjective modifying “bus” — adjective

• Subject — noun

Multiple Choice

Sentence: My favorite month to go camping is May.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to go” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “month” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: To see the northern lights is one of my favorite dreams.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to see” in the sentence?

• Direct Object — noun

• Subject — noun

• Adjective modifying “dreams” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: My uncle always says that the best attitude to have is one of gratitude and optimism.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to have” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “attitude” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Naomi's dream is to fly, so she signed up for flying lessons at a local flight school.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to fly” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “dream” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Sasha's favorite place to explore is the collection of tide pools near her dad's house.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to explore” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “place” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Multiple Choice

Sentence: Every Saturday, I take Buster and Toby to the dog park to play, and then we go to the pond for a swim.

Question: What is the function of the infinitive “to play” in the sentence?

• Subject — noun

• Direct Object — noun

• Adjective modifying “dog park” — adjective

• Adverb showing purpose — adverb

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident