Grammar Quiz #1 - Participles and Gerunds
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
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