Gerunds and Gerund Phrases Review for Test

One of the best exercises is swimming. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• exercises

• swimming

• exercises is swimming

• there is no gerund or gerund phrase

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Crying could be heard coming from the next room. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• crying

• could be heard

• coming

• coming from the next room

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Thinking is an important part of writing. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• thinking

• important

• writing

• thinking, writing

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Through planning you can make studying easier, and you end up becoming more efficient with your time. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• planning, studying, becoming

• planning

• studying

• planning, studying

• becoming

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Rhonda's favorite summer activity is going skiing and hiking at Patoka Lake. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• going

• skiing

• hiking

• skiing and hiking

• going, skiing, hiking

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Curling up and reading a book is an enjoyable way of spending a rainy day. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

• Curling up

• reading

• Curling up and reading a book

• spending

• spending a rainy day

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Crying could be heard coming from the next room. How is the gerund or gerund phrase functioning?

• subject

• object

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Rhonda's favorite summer activity is going skiing and hiking at Patoka Lake. How is the gerund or gerund phrase funtioning?

• subject

• object

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Curling up and reading a book is an enjoyable way of spending a rainy day. How is the gerund or gerund phrase functioning?

• subject

• object

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Lining wool clothes with softer material makes them feel better. How is the gerund or gerund phrase functioning?

• subject

• object

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CCSS.L.8.1A