Gerund Practice

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

• adjective
• verb
• adverb
• noun

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Select the incorrect use of a gerund in a sentence.

• subject
• adjective
• direct object
• Predicate Nominative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

My new favorite pastime is watching Netflix after dinner on weekends.

• yes
• no

Tags

CCSS.W.K.1

What does a gerund end in?

• -ing
• -t
• -ed
• to

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

When I am trying to save money, I hate buying clothes.
What is the gerund?

• am trying
• buying
• to save
• hate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose the correct gerund below

• One can become tired of waiting. 
• Puppies are so cute. 
• I love to play with my puppy. 
• Horses can be fun to ride. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose the correct gerund phrase below

• I wish I had time to go to the park. 
• Laughing at the car, Mark tripped. 
• Directing a play can be a hard job. 
• Mr, Williams arrived to get a good treat. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Few things are better for relaxing than an interesting hobby. 
_{remember-- look IN FRONT of the gerund to tell the part of speech.}

• subject
• direct object
• object of the preposition
• subject complement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

My daughter really loves playing soccer and volleyball. 
_{remember-- look IN FRONT of the gerund to tell the part of speech.}

• subject
• direct object
• object of the preposition
• subject complement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

A very good hobby is running marathons.

_{remember-- look IN FRONT of the gerund to tell the part of speech.}

• subject

• direct object

• object of the preposition

• predicate nominative