Gerunds, Participles, & Infinitives

A gerund is a verb that's acting as a

• preposition

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What form is a gerund in?

• Present Participle

• Past Participle

• Root

• Past

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Does a gerund require punctuation?

• Yes, always

• Sometimes

• No

• Not typically

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

A verb in the present participle form is automatically a gerund...

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Traveling is my grandparents' favorite hobby"

If there is a gerund in this sentence, what kind is it?

• Subject Complement

• There is no gerund

• Subject

• Direct Object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Complete the following sentence using the present or past participle form of the verb.

A _______ (burn) child dreads fire.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Complete the following sentence using the present or past participle form of the verb.

He was wearing a ______ (tear) shirt.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Complete the following sentence using the present or past participle form of the verb.

______ (see) the wicked man, the boy ran into the house.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Complete the following sentence using the present or past participle form of the verb.

I love the noise of ______ (fall) rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the underlined word in the following sentence:

"Completing the obstacle course is harder than it looks"

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A