Academic Word and Gerunds as Subjets

able to be used or seen.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

a setup in sotre or other location to show things easily.

(a)  

hurt

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

continue to live after an accident, illness, or natural desaster.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Gerunds as Subjets and Subject Complements

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(draw) (a)   is my favorite part of art class.

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(piano play) (a)   is Kyle´s favorite pastime.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses. (eat) (a)   small meals is the best thing for your health.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(not know) (a)   the language is a challenge for new studens.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(watch) (a)   TV is a good way to learn English.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Remember - a gerund is the -ing form of a verb that cand fuction as a noun.  When a gerund or gerund phrase is the subject of a sentence, it is followed by a third-person-singular verb.  When a gerund is a subject complement, it follows a linking verb, such as be.  To form a negative gerund, usde not before the gerund. Example:  Memorizing the words is hepful, but my mistake is not being thorough.

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