Verbals: Identifying Gerunds

What is a gerund?

• A type of flower

• A type of bird

• A type of insect

• A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Swimming is my favorite activity.

• Jumping

• Running

• Swimming

• Eating

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In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books', what is the gerund?

• books

• reading

• enjoy

• I

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

• Functions as an adjective

• Functions as a noun

• Functions as a verb

• Functions as a conjunction

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Find the gerund in the sentence: She loves dancing in the rain.

• running

• jumping

• swimming

• dancing

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Explain the difference between a gerund and a present participle.

• A gerund functions as an adjective, while a present participle functions as a noun.

• A gerund functions as an adverb, while a present participle functions as a verb.

• A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or adverb.

• A gerund functions as a verb, while a present participle functions as a noun.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: Running helps me stay fit.

• Jumping

• Running

• Eating

• Swimming

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How are gerunds formed from verbs?

• By adding -ed to the base form of the verb

• By adding -s to the base form of the verb

• By adding -ing to the base form of the verb

• By adding -en to the base form of the verb

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In the sentence 'Eating ice cream makes me happy', what is the gerund?

• Eating

• Jumping

• Sleeping

• Running

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What are some common verbs that are often followed by gerunds?

• laugh, cry, smile, frown, talk

• study, read, write, calculate, analyze

• run, jump, swim, eat, sleep

• enjoy, dislike, finish, avoid, suggest, recommend

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