Gerund Functions

Gerund Functions

8th Grade

22 Qs

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Gerund Functions

Gerund Functions

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
L.3.1A, L.8.1A

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the function of the underlined gerund.


Roberto's chorus finds pleasure in performing.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

"in" is a preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Planning began months ago for their concert.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

"Planning" is a noun at the beginning of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The practice harmonizing over and over.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

The gerund "harmonizing" follows an action verb: practice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Their other important job is advertising.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

The gerund "advertising" follows the linking verb: is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Singing is something the whole community can enjoy!

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Roberto is excited about performing.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

The gerund "performing" follows a preposition: about.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ms. Farr is directing the chorus, and she loves singing.

subject

direct object

predicate nominative

object of preposition

Answer explanation

The gerund "singing" follows an action verb: loves.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

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