Gerunds

Sitting up straight was a problem for Thi, so she decided to practice every day.
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence?
 

• to practice every day
• Sitting up straight
• she decided

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

My dad always made inflating bicycle tires look like a piece of cake.
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence? 

• always made
• inflating bicycle tires
• like a piece of cake

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the underlined word functioning?
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.

• Verb
• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the underlined word functioning?
Katy was washing her clothes when her mom came home.

• Verb
• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

I am hoping this will end soon. 

• gerund
• verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

The coach got his players' attention by whistling loudly. 

• gerund
• verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Loving people is not always easy. 

• gerund
• verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

The fans are cheering for their favorite team. 

• gerund
• verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A