Grammar Quiz #1 - Participles and Gerunds

For the following sentence, identify how the verb is used (i.e. is it a gerund, a participle, or a regular verb):

When crossing the street, it is important to make sure there are no cars coming.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Regular Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify how the verb is used (i.e. is it a gerund, a participle, or a regular verb):

The teaching assistant was a happy person.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Regular Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify how the verb is used (i.e. is it a gerund, a participle, or a regular verb):

The orange cat was purring loudly.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Regular Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify if the gerund is a subject, a direct object, or an object of a preposition:

My sister avoids cooking complicated dishes.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Object of a Preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify if the gerund is a subject, a direct object, or an object of a preposition:

Baking birthday cakes is something fun to do.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Object of a Preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify if the gerund is a subject, a direct object, or an object of a preposition:

I manage my stress by meditating on a regular basis.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Object of a Preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify if the participle is a past participle or a present participle:

The woman was charmed by the actor.

• Past Participle

• Present Participle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, identify if the participle is a past participle or a present participle:

I was walking when it suddenly started to rain.

• Past Participle

• Present Participle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, is the participle a verb or an adjective:

The teacher was answering the student's question.

• Verb

• Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

For the following sentence, is the participle a verb or an adjective:

I was wearing a pair of hiking boots today.

• Verb

• Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A