Gerunds Phrases

Select the 2 transition words/phrases.

• In addition

• Evening

• On the table

• First

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

Bruno hates shopping.

• Verb

• Participle

• Gerund

Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

• Participle
• Gerund
• Infinitive
• None of the above

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

• Verb

• Participle

• Gerund

Which of the following best fits the definition of an infinitive?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

Past participles often end in ______________________________.

• -ed

• -ing

• -s

• -es

The gravy needs stirring.

• Verb

• Participle

• Gerund

Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

Jogging is her favorite activity.

• Gerund
• Participle
• Infinitive