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Gerund Functions
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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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