Unit 1 Verbals Review

A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.

• adjective

• adverb

• verb

• noun

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Gerunds ALWAYS end in -ing

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund “chatting” functioning in the sentence below?

We got in trouble for chatting during the test.

• As an object of the preposition

• As a direct object

• As the subject of the sentence

• As an adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund "being" functioning in the sentence?

She is happy about being off work on Thursday.

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund "studying" functioning in the sentence?

Studying for the test made Sam go to bed early.

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund "skiing" functioning in the sentence?

Lydia's favorite sport is skiing.

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund "asking" functioning in the sentence?

You should avoid asking questions that are too personal.

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

A participle is a verb that functions as an

• noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

How is the participle “shaken” functioning in the sentence below?

Shaken, he walked away from the car wreck.

• as an adjective describing "away"

• as an adjective describing "he"

• as an adjective describing "wreck"

• as an adjective describing "car"

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Present participles end in.....

• -ing

• e, ed

• e, ed, en

• t

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C